waiting in the wings
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It’s not just these retired actresses who are waiting in the wings but death itself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
But cooling demand may falter into next week “and higher production is waiting in the wings in coming weeks,” he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
There is no credible alternative government in exile waiting in the wings.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
Investors may not have seen the end of last week’s market volatility, with some big automated funds waiting in the wings to push the sell button if the S&P 500 sees another big drop.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 9, 2026
Stephen won’t be there anymore, but there’s always another Stephen waiting in the wings.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
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