preach patience

Frequency: 3.01.4 per million words

to strongly advise or advocate for patience

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Examples (10)

  • The leader continues to preach patience to his followers.
  • Government officials are preaching patience while the economy recovers.
  • It's easy for you to preach patience when you aren't the one waiting.
  • The coach preached patience, knowing the young team needed time to develop.
  • Activists were tired of hearing leaders preach patience instead of taking action.
  • The CEO preached patience to the restless investors.
  • They continue to preach patience as the peace talks drag on.
  • Religious leaders often preach patience as a virtue during hard times.
  • The doctor preached patience to the athlete recovering from surgery.
  • Instead of rushing the process, the manager preached patience and diligence.