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wait

[weyt] / weɪt /




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I want to wait till Sunday night, order my favorite food, maybe have a friend come over ...

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

After that, wait for the results to roll in and see how you have done.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Because OpenAI filed confidentially, as is customary these days, most investors will have to wait until closer to the IPO to see details of the company’s business including its finances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 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

He no longer felt like a cub who must wait for the poor, slow taillesses to catch up.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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