in waiting
Example Sentences
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In terms of those in waiting, Maia Bouchier and Sophia Dunkley seem the most likely.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
If no one sparks a contest, then Burnham will be crowned Labour leader -- and prime minister in waiting -- at a special conference on July 17.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
It is spoken in hospital corridors and courtrooms, in waiting rooms and at kitchen tables, by those who keep pressing, keep trying, keep hoping.
From Slate ● Mar. 29, 2026
They had a production deal at Netflix and another one at Spotify, and Harry secured millions of dollars to write his memoir, Spare, about a life in waiting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026
But I bet I’m going to be angry for a long time, so I don’t see any point in waiting.
From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones
