Example sentences of "[vb mod] wait [prep] the [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | At the same time , scientists are building computer models of ocean circulation but full three-dimensional models must wait for the next generation of powerful computers . |
| 2 | ( For parallels one must wait till the hellenistic age , when again citizens step in to underwrite their impoverished cities . ) |
| 3 | Ridiculous as a bride on her clichéd honeymoon , she must wait until the accepted hour . |
| 4 | The nub of this criticism is that such views give rise to a kind of political paralysis : everything must wait until the revolutionary moment in which the production relations are transformed ; until then labour must play a purely oppositional role , a role which Precludes struggle of a ‘ prefigurative ’ kind . |
| 5 | The registry office could n't marry them at such short notice and they must wait until the following day . |
| 6 | Chen looked past Axel momentarily , lifting his chin , indicating to Wang Ti that she should wait in the other room , then he looked back at Axel , his face creased with concern , his voice suddenly softer , more sympathetic . |
| 7 | Not everyone should wait until the standard age to retire . |
| 8 | But that could wait until the following day . |
| 9 | We were both disappointed but Nellie said we could wait until the next time . |
| 10 | He would wait for the right moment . |
| 11 | It stops INTERRUPTIONS If you take turns in listening to each other you will wait for the other person to finish before you come in . |
| 12 | Even if you know that the answer can wait until the next day it is far better to deal with it at once . |
| 13 | ‘ Well , I suppose you can wait in the IC reception area , ’ she said doubtfully . |
| 14 | Those left out can wait till the next time , but a clever organizer will arrange the groupings so that , as different people come , there are few left out . |