long wait
Example Sentences
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It's been a long wait, but after 22 years Arsenal finally have their hands on the Premier League trophy once more.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
"I prayed for just one child, and Allah gave me five," she said, talking about how she felt during her "long wait".
From BBC • May 8, 2026
They also remind viewers, in the long wait between seasons, that a series is not over.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Builders like Carrier say that high land costs and long wait times for regulatory approval will keep new supply limited.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The long wait for an answer was interminable.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
