wait for
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“As a man who loves me some good petty drama,” Luke says, “I can’t wait for this story to unfold in the weeks ahead. Honestly, it outshines the actual football.”
From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2026
Officials initially opted to wait for the shark to leave on its own, but growing overall concerns for its well-being prompted a third attempt, she added.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
"It couldn't have happened without Liverpool and I can't wait for people to be able to step into our story and share the experience."
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
You can settle in, say, Culver City, which is several miles inland, and wait for rising tides to arrive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Moshom and Kathy sat down to wait for their frybread beside the group playing DnD.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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