patience

Example Sentences

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“Father Mother Sister Brother” is here to commiserate, but because the veteran indie auteur remains a sharp chronicler of the quotidian, he has no patience for sentimentality or pat resolutions.

From Los Angeles Times

Last week, Fidan warned the SDF -- which controls vast swathes of Syria's oil-rich northeast -- that patience among key actors was "running out" and advised against further delays to integrate its forces.

From Barron's

"After two years of the state's delay tactics, we are pleased that the court's patience has finally run out," the association said in a statement.

From Barron's

The publicly-owned utility thanked those affected for their patience and added any issues with cloudy water will clear within 24 to 48 hours.

From BBC

You can maintain your knives at home with a whetstone and a little patience, but many cities also have excellent sharpening options — from specialty shops to culinary stores to hardware counters.

From Salon