patience
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"India could absolutely become a major agave economy. The Deccan Plateau alone has millions of acres suitable for cultivation. We could theoretically rival Mexico if there's long-term vision and patience."
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
While broader market pressures have played a role, investors have increasingly questioned Oklo’s lofty valuation and heavy cash burn, suggesting their patience with the pre-revenue start-up is wearing thin.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Speaking to journalists in the Oval Office, the president implied he was losing patience with Iranian tactics at the negotiating table.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The new worry on Wall Street is that investors are simply losing patience and demanding higher compensation to lend money to the U.S. government.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Penelope tried to write Hereditary??? on her paper, but quickly lost patience with sorting out which vowels went where.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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