Example sentences of "for [art] long 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 .
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