Example sentences of "for [art] [adj] wait " in BNC.
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| 1 | Beyond pouring oil on troubled waters , the Queen can do no more than dig in for the long wait , guided by her husband . |
| 2 | She rested her chin on her knees , preparing herself for the long wait . |
| 3 | Ironically , later auf became a local expression for a long wait , or working for nothing . |
| 4 | Everyone quietly settled down for a long wait . |
| 5 | She refused the porter 's offer to crack open the bottle , and settled herself for a long wait . |
| 6 | PRESSURE mounted today on Sir Patrick Mayhew to place his talks proposals before the parties now — and prepare for a long wait . |
| 7 | It is in fact all the better for a prolonged wait in the cold . |
| 8 | Please come prepared for a Short Wait |
| 9 | So far so good : then you select a soiled dish , collect some scraps from the garbage , and settle down for a short wait . |
| 10 | At 7,316 people , you could be in for an uncomfortable wait . |