patiently
- a word derived from patient.
Example Sentences
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He scans the pitch before receiving possession, waits patiently for the right opportunity and conserves energy until the moment arrives.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
A retired salesman once told me that sales is like fishing — you wait patiently for the right moment.
From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026
China depends on economic performance to sustain legitimacy and maintain power, but it is likely to negotiate patiently while building alternative partnerships.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
Before the sun even rose, cars began lining up along Baldwin Park Boulevard, where drivers sat waiting patiently for their chance at free groceries when the distribution event began several hours later.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026
He stood patiently while I connected the chains from the bottom edge of the harness to the beam on the plow.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
