lie in wait
Example Sentences
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The rewards, for better or worse, lie in wait for those who take a side.
From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026
Having found some stock at another local shop, Mr Phelps worked with its manager to lie in wait there for the thief's return.
From BBC • Dec. 16, 2024
Not being able to lie in wait for your helper to enter the cell poses an important challenge to a satellite phage.
From Salon • Nov. 9, 2023
Across Afghanistan, thousands of unexploded devices lie in wait, the U.N. de-mining agency says.
From Reuters • Jul. 7, 2022
Fearing that Falconer might lie in wait, I took a roundabout route and came upon Mr. Pope and Sander as they were leaving the house.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
