wait for
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“The world is not going to wait for us to get there,” said McCormick, who was elected in 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
The Welsh government said it recognised how distressing it could be to wait for care when someone has suffered an injury and that improving access to care was a "key priority".
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Officials initially opted to wait for the shark to leave on its own, but took a more proactive approach amid growing concerns for its well-being.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 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
He did not wait for an answer but swung both bags onto his shoulders and began striding toward the pointed rock.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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