wait on
Example Sentences
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As air traffic controllers struggled to route aircraft around the storms, airspace became heavily congested and many planes due to fly were simply forced to wait on the ground.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 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
Others wait on bikes, ready to track the train as it barrels forward.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
“We never wait on a green light from anyone to tell the stories that we want to tell, and social media has already given us that opportunity,” Tales said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Send word to the Captains that they shall wait on me here, as soon as may be after the third hour has rung.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
