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“We do not want to wait on the sidelines, but actively contribute to making synthetic fuels market-ready and scalable,” said Jens Fehlinger, the airline’s chief executive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

But the question of whether it made cynical sense to hack the situation’s geopolitics stuck with me: Should people wait on war developments to book their flights?

From Slate • May 12, 2026

“I will not wait on events while dangers gather,” he declared to Congress, laying the groundwork for preemptive action.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Discovery, but increased content investments and competition mean investors should wait on the sidelines for now, says a Wells Fargo analyst.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The suspects weren’t there, so Dudley and his partner decided to wait on the porch.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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