Example sentences of "[noun sg] to wait [prep] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ( b ) with intent to make permanent default in whole or in part on any existing liability to make a payment , or with intent to let another do so , dishonestly induces the creditor or any person claiming payment on behalf of the creditor to wait for payment ( whether or not the due date for payment is deferred ) or to forgo payment : or |
| 2 | It is women who have to go alone ; whose lovers do not have the patience to wait at home and pray for them . |
| 3 | But his omission is because no northern commissions were appointed — something more likely to reflect a readiness to wait for Gloucester 's advice than an intention to snub him . |
| 4 | But his omission is because no northern commissions were appointed — something more likely to reflect a readiness to wait for Gloucester 's advice than an intention to snub him . |
| 5 | The next morning I got up at 7.30 am and had breakfast , got changed and got into the car to wait for Rachel , Betty , Paul and David . |
| 6 | George David Watson , 25 , of Windsor Oval , Thornaby , admitted using motor van with record sheet withdrawn without proper authorisation , using motor van with incomplete record sheet and causing motor vehicle to wait on road designed as clearway , fined £250 plus £20 costs . |
| 7 | There is no need to wait for technologists to develop new , efficient equipment — you can already buy devices that will save energy and money . |
| 8 | This was essential because if there is a possibility of obstruction developing it is inappropriate in this patient group to wait for symptoms to develop . |
| 9 | I stumbled away from the caravans and sat down by the hedge to wait for Tumbleweed . |
| 10 | ‘ I went to sit in the library to wait for Mummy and I started to cry . ’ |
| 11 | He drove a few miles out of the village and then pulled off the road to wait for dusk . |
| 12 | So we snatched mouthfuls of cold food and went back to our own chamber to wait until midnight . |
| 13 | Relatives of those aboard the ferry were on their way yesterday to the site of the disaster to wait for news . |
| 14 | It was a formal French dinner-party : best china , a second maid to wait at table , three wines . |
| 15 | So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said , ‘ It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables . |
| 16 | And erm you know I know that was one difficulty , that people had a long time to wait for repairs . |
| 17 | Terry had asked the family to wait at home for him and they all rushed into the hall when he rang the bell with Pat pushed forward to open the door . |
| 18 | If you do find yourself on top of a difficult peak late on a hot day , a final option to wait until sundown before tackling the descent . |
| 19 | Therefore , if payment is normally by cheque , there is no inducement to wait for payment . |