They were like theologians, patiently trying to rationalize a mystery.

Then the old man tried patiently to explain.

He got out his skeleton keys and patiently tried a dozen before one opened the door.

We tried patiently to talk and work with her, all to no avail!

The questions came anyway, and as Rice patiently tried to address them one by one, nothing could take away his growing sense of disappointment.

Nicole took a deep breath and patiently tried to explain.

Timothy worked hard on the farm for the next eight years, trying patiently to get the family's affairs in order.

Richard, patiently trying to play her game, let out a breath and went on.

What with waiting for various things I've managed to sneak up on middle age and am patiently trying to pass it.

He's just a case of someone being dedicated enough to his craft to stay with it, patiently trying to get better.