wait
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You don’t even need to wait for the drama to start.
From Slate ● Sep. 26, 2026
Perhaps that is what is needed to finally end their long wait for a trophy.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
For fans that can’t wait until November, 20th Century Studios and Disney on Friday announced that a newly restored version of “9 to 5” will hit theaters for a special week-long run in October.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
It had amassed a wait list of around 25,000 New Yorkers before the location was announced, a company spokesperson said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
‘We’ve got to dig in and wait till it’s over!’
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
A test that screens for 50 cancers waits for FDA approval.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
Eric Martin, 45, of the South Bay, notes his cat Bruno waits for his return in the window, running to the bedroom to jump on the bed in excitement when he returns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Some faced waits of more than 12 hours once there.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
For years, we’ve been promised proactive AI that eases our burdens, rather than reactive AI that just waits for our prompts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
He waits by the door until I crawl back into my pod before leaving.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
The manager of the D.C. food stand said the AI-generated sign was a temporary solution while they waited for higher-quality pictures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
While Riley waited for a liver transplant, doctors began to notice improvements in his health, despite his parents initially being told the damage could be "irreversible".
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
“Bitcoin has reached a technical milestone the market has waited roughly 10 months to see,” Liu said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
I tossed it with store-bought ravioli and shredded rotisserie chicken warmed in olive oil, put peas on the side, and waited for the part where I needed to fix something.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
Remembering what had happened last time, I waited to see which empty set of chairs Elliot would choose.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Meanwhile, the Sussexes' are waiting to hear whether they will receive taxpayer-funded security in the UK.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Maharjan said he survived by reaching an upper floor of the tunnel site and drinking water while waiting for help.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
By winning, Hart takes over as the league title favorite waiting for its clash with longtime champion Valencia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
They’re just waiting for commentary from Barr and company data to show that recent repositioning efforts are in fact increasing efficiency, they add.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Clare said, then, without waiting for a response, shut the door.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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