None of the officials would say how close they were to finding a suspect, but they urged patience.

In the meantime, he urged patience and lowered voices.

But while economists urge patience, business people are not optimistic.

And he urged patience for the long term.

Mr. Takenaka urges patience, though few seem to be listening.

Kicking Bird spoke against military action and urged patience.

At the same time, the president urged patience.

The woman was putting on salves and urging patience.

Mr. Bush urged patience until the investigation was over, saying he, too, wanted to learn the facts.

He would not meet her eyes, but kept on urging patience.