wait

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At Nasdaq, the rule has been that companies have to wait for at least three months and have at least a 10% float, meaning that at least 10% of its shares are available for trading.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"I can't wait to share the songs, the love and make some beautiful memories together," added the I'm Every Woman singer.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Companies without the required raw ingredients in stock must wait for the materials to arrive before production starts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Customers will have to wait a little longer for fully driverless taxi rides, however, as Wayve plans to launch the vehicles with an operator behind the wheel.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

When Rue’s driver comes to pick her up, she asks him to wait until my dad comes so that I won’t be waiting outside, alone.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold