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waiting it out



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And that ability to just not freak out goes back to his dad and the non-confrontational approach to everything, just waiting it out.

From Salon Jul. 5, 2026

Saudi Arabia for now is waiting it out, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 11, 2026

ULA backers have said in addition to interest rates, declining property sales may be attributed to some investors waiting it out while the real estate industry fights, so far unsuccessfully, to overturn ULA in court.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 11, 2025

At the same time, more sellers than ever are waiting it out in hopes that spring will bring a boom in demand and rising prices, Hill said.

From Reuters Nov. 15, 2022

They were in the snow under the ice, waiting it out.

From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George




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