wait

Example Sentences

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Away from the relentless preparation in the Charlotte sun, the Scotland boss "can't wait to see" his grandkids when the Clarke clan arrive in the US.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Jason Miller, a logistics professor at Michigan State University, said the industry will now wait to see whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates following a strong April jobs report.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Chief EU observer Annalisa Corrado urged candidates to "wait patiently for the official proclamation of the results."

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“If you wait till 7:00 p.m. when they’re getting ready to close, you’re probably gonna find more people there,” Becerra said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

But this wait was pleasant with the late afternoon sun on our backs.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom