Example Sentences

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Congratulations to everyone who has waited in a long airport security line over the past week: You’ve finally gotten Congress’ attention.

From Slate • Mar. 24, 2026

But the $360,000 statue, commissioned by cryptocurrency entrepreneurs and backers of then-candidate Trump, has waited more than a year to be erected, partly because sculptor Alan Cottrill has yet to get paid.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

There’s even a winery five minutes away where Petree has waited out a delay with family members.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

At Corona Centennial, Dominick Catalano has waited three seasons to finally become the starter at quarterback.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2025

Mrs. Meagher has waited at her door every Saturday for two months.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt