Waiting would strain his patience to its limits.

The putty was stuck to his paw, straining his patience.

Occasionally, though, the complications could strain even the most devoted fan's patience.

But he soon strained even his client's patience.

The last two months with Stidwell had strained his already damaged patience to the limits.

It strained his patience, particularly as the cold worked its way through his clothing.

Coupled with the noise from out in the corridor, the sensation strained his patience that much closer to its breaking point.

There were also signs that the continuing labor strife was straining school administrators' patience.

These dragged on inconclusively for much of the decade, slowly straining Canada's patience.

Two courses in two hours, with salads completely forgotten, strained my patience.