wait
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Online, relatives of China's missing have written of going days without updates, and of travelling to Tibet to wait for news.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
As for potential rate increases going forward, Williams says “we have to wait and see.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
“I was never the type to wait for the paycheck from someone else’s hard work to come to my door,” he added.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Russell T. Davies, the Swansea-born writer behind shows including Doctor Who and Channel 4's It's a Sin, also said online that he "can't wait".
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
That’s why I can’t wait to get out of here.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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Comedian John Mulaney has a bit about the kid at a sleepover who waits until after midnight to announce, “It’s tomorrow now,” then spends the rest of the night correcting everyone.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
The renter advantage also narrows significantly the longer a person waits to start investing — the sooner the better.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
Making drones for export has helped Taiwan’s homegrown sector grow as it waits for more reliable domestic demand, analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
In June, the Health Minister Mabon ap Gwynfor said he would eradicate two-year waits in a matter of months.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
She’s writing in her notebook that matches mine as she waits in the lobby.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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“AB 2700 is about doing what is right for wildfire survivors who have waited far too long to be made whole.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
She said one student fainted after hearing about the disaster, but many initially underestimated the danger and waited for classmates who were in a maths lesson.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
He could have easily waited another season to find out whether Goff would reach the next level.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
It found patients with hEDS and HSD in the UK waited an average of 19 to 21.7 years for diagnosis.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
I waited for their eyes to turn to me.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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"I'm waiting for the moment when there's a billionaire to support the project like in the film."
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
When asked if she was taking videos, she said she was not and explained that she was waiting for Clancy.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Patriotism became a word printed beside a hamburger, waiting for you to decide whether to say it.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
For someone just starting to save, picking one is better than waiting for the perfect account.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
I blink at him, waiting for him to explain.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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