long wait
Example Sentences
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The 508-yard, par-4 had played as the most difficult hole of the tournament, and Fox faced a long wait on the tee box as he sat tied with Young.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Martin O’Malley, who served as Social Security commissioner under the Biden administration, said the staffing issues and long wait times may discourage people from applying.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Most days, cellphone service in their Los Feliz Oaks home near Griffith Park is so spotty that they rely on their traditional phone for medical consultations, job interviews or any call with long wait times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
England are looking to end their long wait to add to their World Cup win of 60 years ago and the pressure that goes with that hope can often weigh heavy.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
There was a long wait after the last girl came back into the room, as Ms. Udell listened to the students from Mr. Jackson’s class.
From "George" by Alex Gino
