wait in
phrasal verb
waited in; waiting in; waits in
British
: to stay at home and wait for someone or something to arrive
I can't go out. I've got to wait in for a delivery.
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Jaylen Clark had some great moments this season as a defensive-minded wing and No. 8 pick Rob Dillingham is waiting in the wings for a bigger role after spending most of this season out of the rotation.
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Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Will Rhode’s acquisition crack open the M&A door for the other beauty brands waiting in the wings?
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 29 May 2025
Before recently moving to Atlanta, the 24-year-old often had to travel from her home in Huntsville, Alabama, to see concerts, meeting other fans through social media or while waiting in line to get into venues.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 28 May 2025
Entering the season with Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, Cristopher Sanchez, Ranger Suarez and Taijuan Walker on the roster, plus top prospect Andrew Painter waiting in the wings, the Phillies swung a trade to bring in Miami Marlins starter Jesus Luzardo, who has been stellar.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
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Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Will Rhode’s acquisition crack open the M&A door for the other beauty brands waiting in the wings?
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 29 May 2025
Before recently moving to Atlanta, the 24-year-old often had to travel from her home in Huntsville, Alabama, to see concerts, meeting other fans through social media or while waiting in line to get into venues.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 28 May 2025
Entering the season with Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, Cristopher Sanchez, Ranger Suarez and Taijuan Walker on the roster, plus top prospect Andrew Painter waiting in the wings, the Phillies swung a trade to bring in Miami Marlins starter Jesus Luzardo, who has been stellar.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
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“Wait in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wait%20in. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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