waiting list
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of waiting list
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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He was added to the waiting list, before welcoming Albi to the world in November 2020.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026
The city is fixing about 600 sidewalks each year, the backlog of requested repairs stands at about 30,000 and if you get onto the waiting list, you’re looking at about 10 years before help arrives.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026
Maggie, who is in her 40s and did not want to give her full name, said she is on a waiting list.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
There’s usually a monthslong waiting list and instructors travel the world to conduct them, said executive director Laura Lindenfeld.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Patrick and Lisa have my name on a waiting list for a place right there in Sherbrooke.
From "Doing Time Online" by Jan Siebold
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