long wait
Example Sentences
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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
Concertgoers have long complained about the online ticket buying process, which can be plagued by long wait times and fast sellouts for popular shows.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
To finally see that long wait ended prompted some fans to mark it in different ways, some more questionable than others.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
When I pressed the bell I expected the same long wait as that day of our first meeting, when I did not have a key.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
