long wait
Example Sentences
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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
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
During the long wait between events, Nereyda was interviewed by ABC30.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
There was the long wait, the murmuring crowd, the timer blinking a new track record, and again, the soft whir of the finish photo slipping down to the stewards.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
