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patience

/ˈpeɪ̯.ʃəns/ noun B1
  1. The quality of being patient. (uncountable) · Musical perfection requires practice and a lot of patience.· I appreciate the patience with which you've explained it.

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“Oh, how I should like to see these products of your industry and patience.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 140 · C1
All we require to insure success is courage, and that you possess, and strength, which I am not deficient in; as for patience, you have abundantly proved yours—you shall now see me prove mine.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 149 · C1
As for patience, I consider that I have abundantly exercised that in beginning every morning the task of the night before, and every night renewing the task of the day.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 149 · C1
You must feel it; and the usual satisfaction of preaching patience to a sufferer is denied me, because you have always so much.”
Pride and Prejudice, p. 310 · B2

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