waiting list

Example Sentences

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By far the biggest factor in admission, however, is whether an applicant has matriculated from another magnet school and how long an applicant has been on the waiting list for a magnet school.

From Salon

"It will help those who are on waiting lists to see surgeons for removal or go privately," she added.

From BBC

Giles added: "This year we have 35 couples racing and at least another 15 on a waiting list."

From BBC

She has not seen one for 14 years and has been forced to pay privately for her two young daughters to get treatment as she was told waiting lists locally were seven years long.

From BBC

Amy is now at risk of bowel obstruction and possible kidney failure and is considered an urgent case but remains stuck on a surgery waiting list and feels like she has been "left to rot".

From BBC