long wait
Example Sentences
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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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