bide

Example Sentences

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Investors may bide their time until there are more concrete details about SpaceX’s financials.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

De Zerbi may prefer to bide his time and sit tight as opposed to taking on a salvage operation.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

“I have everything prepped for the price raise, but I haven’t implemented it because I’m still trying to bide my time to see what happens,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 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

“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