in waiting
In attendance, especially on a royal personage. For example, The prelates who were in waiting asked him to take the last rites. This usage has become less common with the diminution of royalty and royal courts but still survives. [Late 1600s]
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How to use in waiting in a sentence
And former president Nicolas Sarkozy, touted by supporters as a savior-in-waiting, is saddled with scandals himself.
How Marine Le Pen and France’s Ultra-Right Won the Day | Tracy McNicoll | May 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTClinton, while still undeclared, is such an overwhelming favorite that donors-in-waiting are already competing for territory.
As reported in The New York Times, the meet-up was attended by the high command of the campaign-in-waiting and 170 donors.
A 2010 video shows him addressing a group of suicide-bombers-in-waiting, praising their desire for martyrdom.
Who Is Fazlullah? The Pakistani Mullah Who Targeted Malala | Michael Daly | November 9, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTHis mother, Anne, was a lady-in-waiting and companion of Anne Boleyn, Henry's second wife.
As she came close to the queen, a lady-in-waiting rose up quite casually and moved away, and Jessie slipped into the vacant seat.
The Weight of the Crown | Fred M. WhiteHer first lady-in-waiting was quite touched thereby, and exclaimed with admiration: "I recognize the blood of my kings."
The Story Of The Duchess Of Cicogne And Of Monsieur De Boulingrin | Anatole FranceIt was at once given to him, and he had it carried behind him by one of his lords-in-waiting.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers | Jules VerneI have the right to dismiss my lady-in-waiting if I think fit.
A German Pompadour | Marie HayAh—she glanced around quickly to see that none but her lady-in-waiting heard those last words.
The False Chevalier | William Douw Lighthall
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