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Many seasoned residents drag their tents across the street, wait out the cleanup, then return to their original spots in the afternoon.
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Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
While waiting out the weather, the Sox watched the Rays apply pressure.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 May 2025
With troop enlistments ending on New Year’s Day in 1776, Montgomery and Arnold opted to force an assault on Quebec City as soon as possible, rather than wait out the winter.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 May 2025
North Carolinians interested in replacing retiring Sen. Thom Tillis are waiting out decisions from Lara Trump and Roy Cooper, the state’s former Democratic governor.
—semafor.com, 8 July 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
While waiting out the weather, the Sox watched the Rays apply pressure.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 May 2025
With troop enlistments ending on New Year’s Day in 1776, Montgomery and Arnold opted to force an assault on Quebec City as soon as possible, rather than wait out the winter.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 May 2025
North Carolinians interested in replacing retiring Sen. Thom Tillis are waiting out decisions from Lara Trump and Roy Cooper, the state’s former Democratic governor.
—semafor.com, 8 July 2025
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“Wait out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wait%20out. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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