waiting

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Samuel Beckett’s absurdist masterpiece, Waiting for Godot, tells the story of two friends who gather next to a barren tree, hoping to meet a man who never actually arrives.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Waiting until they have more money, more knowledge, more confidence.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Waiting for him were Ron Cey, Bill Russell, Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes and Reggie Smith, the heart of a lineup that would win a World Series a season later.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Waiting in my seat: Saks Fifth Avenue bedding, including two pillows, a comforter and a blanket, headphones, bottled water and an amenity kit with designer skin care from Perricone MD.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Her text says, Waiting to board my flight to NYC.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day