patiently

Example Sentences

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Purists will enjoy seeing the top players have to patiently plot their way around as they rely on strategy.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

"I've been waiting patiently for the EU to fulfill their side of the Historic Trade Deal we agreed in Turnberry, Scotland, the largest Trade Deal, ever!"

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

When they got jobs, I helped them fill out the direct-deposit forms, showing them how to find the routing and account numbers, and, yes, patiently explaining the meaning and correct usage of said routing number.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Though only about seven minutes, each core “Bluey” episode unfolds patiently, often centered on make-believe, wonder and childlike ingenuity.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

She stands perfectly still in the center of the stage, patiently, as though she has expected such a reaction.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern