wait on

Example Sentences

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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

“I used to call them, but you can hardly ever get through unless you want to wait on the phone for 45 minutes to an hour.”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 19, 2025

“I’ve had to wait on every single film,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2025

Singer stood before the window and watched the cousin of his friend wait on a group of customers.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers