be patient with
Example Sentences
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Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has urged fans to be patient with club-record signing Nick Woltemade now the rest of the Premier League is getting to know the German striker's strengths and weaknesses.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
But it was also clear they’d have to be patient with his development, after Kim spent most of the spring flailing in the batter’s box in his first dose against big-league competition.
From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2025
"We encourage customers to be patient with delays and extra generous with tips during tough conditions," said Burke.
From Salon • Sep. 3, 2024
They set up designated areas for demonstrations, and agreed to “generally be patient with lawful disruptions.”
From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2024
It was hard to be patient with him on the stairs.
From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson
