long wait
Example Sentences
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Those who remain in the hope of being granted asylum face a long wait with uncertain prospects for shelter or washing facilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
The 508-yard, par-4 had played as the most difficult hole of the tournament, and Fox faced a long wait on the tee box as he sat tied with Young.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
The media coverage of problems at the SSA and reports of long wait times may exacerbate the problem.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Most days, cellphone service in their Los Feliz Oaks home near Griffith Park is so spotty that they rely on their traditional phone for medical consultations, job interviews or any call with long wait times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
There was a long wait on cold iron benches.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
