The man patiently waited in the long line.

Meaning: This sentence describes a man who remained in one place expecting something to happen in a calm and composed manner, without getting upset or impatient, while he was in a row of people or things arranged one behind the other.

Choice of Words: Patiently means in a calm and composed manner, without getting upset or impatient. Waited means to remain in one place expecting something to happen. Line means a row of people or things arranged one behind the other.

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The man calmly stood in the lengthy queue.

Meaning: This means that a male adult stayed relaxed and not anxious in a line that had a lot of people.

Choice of Words: Man is a person who is an adult male. Calmly means to be relaxed and not showing any signs of stress or anxiety. Stood means to be in an upright position on one's feet. Lengthy means having a large distance from one end to the other. Queue is a line of people or things arranged one behind the other.

The gentleman waited with patience in the extensive line.

Meaning: This means that a polite male adult stayed calmly in a line that had a lot of people.

Choice of Words: Gentleman is a polite way to refer to a man, especially one who is well-mannered and polite. Patience means the ability to wait calmly and without showing any signs of frustration or irritation. Waited means to remain in a place or position until something happens or someone arrives. Extensive means very large or far-reaching. Line is a row of people or things arranged one behind the other.

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