waiting it out

Example Sentences

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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

But for parents who want — need — their child to fall asleep so they can sleep, too, waiting it out might not feel like a viable option.

From Salon • May 12, 2023

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

I went to work but came home early and lay in a dark corner of the basement, waiting it out.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover