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long awaited

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adjective

  • Having been anticipated or expected for a significant period of time.

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Wu told AFP that the development, long awaited in the industry, represents an "existential threat" to current laptop chip designs, with Intel and AMD "the immediate casualties".

From Barron's Jun. 1, 2026

Their long awaited mano a mano could arrive as soon as Sunday at Aronimink, where they will tee off as the top two favorites.

From The Wall Street Journal May 13, 2026

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  • finally here
  • eagerly expected
  • worth the wait

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  • a total surprise

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