wait on

Example Sentences

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“I will not wait on events while dangers gather,” he declared to Congress, laying the groundwork for preemptive action.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

That back and forth may have investors feeling uneasy, but they don’t have to wait on the sidelines entirely until the hostilities end.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Another reason not to wait on booking: If travel demand drops, airlines might choose to scrap itineraries rather than fly mostly empty planes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Lauren was told she would need an operation to remove the tumour, but the wait on the NHS would take four months.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

She would simply wait on the bridge, calm and obstinate, until events, real events, not her own fantasies, rose to her challenge, and dispelled her insignificance.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan