1.   Russians have always been patient with the pain their leaders inflict on them, and some American businessmen have evidently acquired the same patience.

2.   Successful animal portraiture involves the same patience, skill and quick reflexes that you need for good portraits of people.

3.   The same patience applied to writing songs for the new Bush album.

4.   To pave the way to a truly house-trained dog, it requires the same patience and positive reinforcement that we usually reserve for obedience training.

5.   With the same patience and etiquette with which they influence megacorporations and presidents, the Basses subtly bend and direct orchestras, operas and ballets.

6.   John Daly says he will draw on the same patience that won him the British Open when he starts his challenge for the Dutch Open here Thursday.

7.   The Devils, meanwhile, believe they simply must display the same patience at home Thursday and Saturday nights as they did in winning twice at Detroit.