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long wait



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AMC Entertainment referred to a post on X from its chief executive, Adam Aron, in which he apologized for long wait times.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 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

Concertgoers have long complained about the online ticket buying process, which can be plagued by long wait times and fast sellouts for popular shows.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

He also ended the club's long wait for silverware in Europe.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

There was another long wait until a nurse appeared to lead her and half a dozen others into the hospital proper.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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