wait

Example Sentences

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But he added: "This hike is not necessary; the ECB could wait, especially since the slowdown in growth is clear."

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Tuchel is bidding to become the first England manager since Sir Alf Ramsey to win the World Cup and end a 60-year wait.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Fans who were looking to pay thousands of dollars to watch the game may not want to deal with the hassle of a long wait before and after the game.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Meink said at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in May that the government had “a need for speed” in some programs that couldn’t wait for more companies to contribute.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Her goal is to escape the attention of authorities and wait for her health to improve.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly