wait for
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If market pressures keep building, Anthropic “could reasonably decide it is better to stay private and wait for a better opportunity,” one portfolio manager says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
“As a man who loves me some good petty drama,” Luke says, “I can’t wait for this story to unfold in the weeks ahead. Honestly, it outshines the actual football.”
From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2026
Officials initially opted to wait for the shark to leave on its own, but growing overall concerns for its well-being prompted a third attempt, she added.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
McCartney said he "can't wait" for people to be able to "step into our story", while Starr said: "Liverpool was, and still is, Music City".
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
It was stupid to wait for something if there was no good reason that it couldn’t happen now.
From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold
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