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wait

[weyt] / weɪt /




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But wait, you might object, the so-called reasoning models don’t just sit around doing nothing—they think for minutes, sometimes hours, on end!

From Slate • May 25, 2026

"It's very difficult, it is breaking my heart to wait for something uncertain," 47-year-old Casilao said, crying as she recounted how she slept alone at a local government building overnight Sunday.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

“I am ready to live in China! Can’t wait to fly a fighter again—perfect!!!”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

He argues artists from the continent should no longer wait for validation from Europe or America.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

“Happy birthday, Lexie. I know it’s not for another month, but Maverick couldn’t wait, and I know how much you’ve been wanting a dog.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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