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[weyt] / weɪt /




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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

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

“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

"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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