bide

Example Sentences

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There's a limit on how long Iran can bide its time, however.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Skaters bide their time in a peloton—before trying to break away from the bunch with a decisive burst.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

She said the lieutenant governor’s role is typically a sleepy perch for politicians as they bide their time to run for higher office.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

The message to her is that if there isn’t anything good out there to buy, investors should just sit tight and be patient— such as bide time in T-bills.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 2025

“You will bide here until we are ready to march. Then you shall have the chance to prove your loyalty.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin