waiting list

Example Sentences

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Maggie, who is in her 40s and did not want to give her full name, said she is on a waiting list.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

There’s usually a monthslong waiting list and instructors travel the world to conduct them, said executive director Laura Lindenfeld.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The number of households on the waiting list has risen by more than 30% over the last decade.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

There is a waiting list for the Royal Oak, which contributes 88% of the company’s overall sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

If I’d asked Housing for a two-bedroom they would have just placed us on a five-year waiting list.

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez