patient
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The small class size — no more than seven students — allows for plenty of one-on-one instruction, and the patient, encouraging teaching style made the experience enjoyable even for beginners.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
"He has been incredibly patient and calm during these introductions, and it has been wonderful to see the family dynamic develop."
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
A helicopter was used to reach the patient and allow paramedics to provide urgent medical care.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The patient Gameway manager, who used to work at GameStop, assured me it just takes practice and encouraged me to play at home.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
“But I can only be as patient as my investors.”
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
Vocabulary lists containing patient
"Macbeth" Vocabulary from Act V
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"A Noiseless Patient Spider" by Walt Whitman
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