patient
noun
a person who is under medical care or treatment.
patiently
-
a word derived from
patient.
Example Sentences
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“The only real news is that Sean continues to serve his sentence within the rules and he patiently awaits the court’s decision on his appeal.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
Tiphaine Plattard, 32, walked out of the crowd behind a boy in tears, patiently settling him down for a rest in a pushchair.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
The manner in which they patiently broke down Napoli's resistance, with the Serie A side utilising a defensive shield straight from veteran coach Max Allegri's well-thumbed playbook, showed calmness and maturity.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Instead, they patiently and independently funded, recorded, and released their first single, “Darling” in 2017, in honor of the late Womack brothers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
One time she had complained to Akira, “I don’t know why we have to call him ‘Mr.’” And Akira had said patiently to her, “Because he’s the boss man, Hana.”
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
