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After less than two hours of deliberations, a nine-person advisory jury on Monday found that Musk had waited too long before bringing forward his lawsuit against the parties in 2024.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Catherine O'Sullivan said she had waited up for her son but fell asleep after receiving a text from him at 01:52, assuring her he would find a lift home.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Her daughters and grandchildren had waited as well, but by the time the bus arrived they had gone home to bed.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

He had waited for his cousins all day and evening as they progressed slowly through the crossing.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Given that the first letter had waited all those years to be found, it seemed at least possible that there might be more of them.

From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder