wait

Example Sentences

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Applegate was crouching at the scorer’s table waiting to be buzzed in.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Matthews never received a clear answer from the congresswoman that day, and more than a decade later, we’re still waiting for one.

From The Wall Street Journal

Analysts have been waiting for a ruling on the tariffs case, with many expecting it to come by the end of January.

From Barron's

Long queues formed at airline counters as people waited for information about when flights would resume.

From BBC

He said the firm was waiting for the final report of the official Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry, led by judge Sir Wyn Williams.

From BBC