try the patience of
Example Sentences
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Such is the story of the international composing collective known as Wandelweiser, many of whose creations are so austere that they try the patience of even hardcore vanguardists.
From The New Yorker • Aug. 20, 2018
By rights, such a combination should try the patience of any grown-up.
From New York Times • Jul. 25, 2016
Jacob Weisberg: I fear we'd try the patience of audience and hosts.
From Slate • Jan. 29, 2014
AB InBev continues to make changes to hallowed brands and try the patience of traditionalists with inventions like Michelob Ultra Dragon Fruit Peach.
From BusinessWeek • Oct. 26, 2012
But the majority never dreamed of persecuting them; on the contrary, they were rather given to scold and otherwise try the patience of the majority.
From Collected Essays, Volume V Science and Christian Tradition: Essays by Huxley, Thomas Henry
