1.   Most turnaround specialists have a background in accounting, but lost patience with the drudgery of balancing books and preparing tax returns.

2.   Michishita tried starting a business in Japan but lost patience with delays and governmental paperwork.

3.   The Stars marveled at his puck-carrying ability and booming slap shot, but finally lost patience with his wavering mental makeup.

4.   Attendance also began to falter, and Barnhart, who watched the football program get competitive almost overnight under new coach Dennis Erickson, lost patience.

5.   Knight lost patience and was caught at deep mid-on, whereupon the brakes went on the England run rate.