long wait

Example Sentences

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He remembers the long drive to get there, the long wait to see him and the game he and his mom used to play: “Today you are 4 years old.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

AMC Entertainment referred to a post on X from its chief executive, Adam Aron, in which he apologized for long wait times.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Fans who were looking to pay thousands of dollars to watch the game may not want to deal with the hassle of a long wait before and after the game.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Auditions have been taking place in recent weeks, according to Hollywood outlet Variety, and the statement signals the beginning of the end of the long wait for a new James Bond.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

She hoped they had a good long wait ahead of them.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare