waiting list

Example Sentences

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Maggie, who is in her 40s and did not want to give her full name, said she is on a waiting list.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

There’s usually a monthslong waiting list and instructors travel the world to conduct them, said executive director Laura Lindenfeld.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The waiting list for Ferraris runs toward the end of 2027, the automaker said earlier this month.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

But the waiting list stretched for months, and every week without a licence meant more pressure - financially and personally.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Because when I call at the designated time two hours later, I’m told there’s no job for me now, although I have made it to the waiting list.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich