long wait
Example Sentences
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Those who remain in the hope of being granted asylum face a long wait with uncertain prospects for shelter or washing facilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
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
He thought back to how he’d felt while dodging the Horntail, and compared it to the long wait before he’d walked out to face it.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
