wait on
Example Sentences
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The city, they argue, can’t afford to wait on alternative programs that require study, money and public buy-in that could take years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Defenders wait on the ball, the two narrow holding midfielders are positioned nearby and the speed at which De Zerbi's side could speed up play is worked on.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
In other words, the housing market is feeling the blow from rising mortgage rates, as buyers have found another reason to wait on the sidelines.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
But in April, after eight hours of lying in wait on the beach then standing in the water, he and others boarded a small vessel unspotted, and headed across the sea.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
“I’ll wait on you outside, Louisiana,” said Burke.
From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo
