Example Sentences

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Waiters rushed over asking if I was OK.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Waiters routinely break into line dancing at some point during their shifts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Waiters float about in starched whites under slow fans and amber lights.

From Salon • Jul. 12, 2025

Waiters, speaking in Mandarin, delivered plates heated with green and red chiles.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2024

Waiters were buzzing about all over the place, carrying plates and dishes.

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl