waited on
Example Sentences
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Other PC and phone makers have already announced price increases to try to offset these rising costs, but Apple has waited on the sidelines.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
As they waited on the ship's deck they could be seen smiling and chatting while posing for photos.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026
In fiscal year 2024, the American Immigration Council estimated that asylum-seekers waited on average three and half years before being granted asylum.
From Slate ● Mar. 27, 2026
Volunteers with the local tourism board waited on the platform, guiding passengers to the town’s shops, restaurants and hotels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 7, 2026
Maddie waited and waited on the edge of the simmering crowd, looking for a gap.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
