Waits Sentence Examples

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  • One genus of Thomisidae (Phognarachne), which inhabits the Oriental region, adopts the clever device of spinning on the surface of a leaf a sheet of web resembling the fluid portions of a splash of bird's dung, the more solid central portions being represented by the spider itself, which waits in the middle of the patch to seize the butterflies or other insects that habitually feed on birds' excrement and are attracted to the patch mistaking it for their natural food.

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  • The last few years have seen a rise in stories about this blood-sucking creature with red eyes and blue skin that waits in the dark to attack its prey.

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  • When a jack-rabbit starts up before them, one of the coyotes bounds away in pursuit while the other squats on his haunches and waits his turn, knowing full well that the hare prefers to run in a circle, and will soon come round again, when the second wolf takes up the chase and the other rests in his turn..

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  • The father of thebride waits upon near relatives and distinguished personages,.

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  • Far too simplistic, he who waits, wins.

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  • The only study from the 18th c. concerns the court trumpeters, who felt themselves superior to the waits.

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  • One of the most troublesome pests of the interior is a minute degenerate spider of the genus Ixodes, called carrapato, or bush-tick, which breeds on the ground and then creeps up the grass blades and bushes where it waits for some passing man or beast.

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  • The field marshal looks on and waits for letters addressed to him.

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  • An enameled pendant bearing the same quartered coat of arms as the waits ' badges was added in 1891.

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  • Looking resplendent in pseudo General livery, NV waits a return trip to the station.

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  • York 's original city waits headed spectacular Sheriffs ' processions, resplendent in scarlet liveries and silver badges.

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  • The master waits til all worker output has been transferred to the master host.

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  • Make sure your child waits until the oatmeal has cooled enough before eating it.

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  • The rest of the cast waits in a surveillance room and guides the two contestants to the designated area.

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  • Hilton has been romantically linked to several men, including Nick Carter, Stavros Niarchos III, Benji Madden, and Cy Waits.

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  • There are certain tricks, however, that can help passengers avoid lengthy waits.

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  • Some cruise lines allow passengers who can tote their own bags to debark earlier, eliminating tedious waits and hunting for bags in cavernous storage facilities.

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  • Luggage handling may be more cumbersome on large ships, resulting in longer waits to receive baggage and a greater risk of lost or misdirected bags.

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  • It waits until the springtime, when damp conditions give it the opportunity to spread.

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  • The jewelry collection includes the popular "true love waits" phrase.

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  • Examples of engravings are "True Love Waits", "Purity" and "Jesus''.

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  • The ride's lines can be quite lengthy, and it is best to try to ride right away when the park opens or to wait until crowds disperse later in the day to avoid the longest waits.

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  • In addition, the herpes virus can infect a cell, and instead of making the cell produce new viruses, it hides inside the cell and waits.

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  • As a young mom, research shows that you are more likely to drop out of school than a girl who waits to have her first child.

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  • While many women have children well into their forties, it may become a consideration if Anderson waits too long to have a child.

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  • Each ferry only held about 70 vehicles, causing long waits on the northern side as cars waited to board the ferry and come south to San Francisco.

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  • A car service that picks you up, drops you off and waits for you is the clear solution to these transportation woes.

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  • She always waits respectfully for an answer and will usually respond, "Right!"

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  • In some cases, the school may recommend your child waits another year before starting school.

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  • While your child may not appreciate a clock that you adored as a child, rest assured that somewhere waits a clock she will discover and love.

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  • Certainly, a multitude of professional resume writers eagerly waits to collaborate with you and write your resume for a fee, ranging from under one hundred to several hundred dollars.

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  • Opponents also argued that the bill would result in fewer doctors, fewer choices, and longer waits between coverage.

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  • The shark waits in the center of the pool, but is not allowed to enter the minnow pond.

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  • Mr. Fox waits until the children are close to his or her line to call out "Midnight!" When Mr. Fox says "Midnight," children run back to their line before they get tagged by the wiley Mr. Fox.

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  • One of the participants waits on the balcony to see if their chosen mate will show up.

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  • Aragorn is raised in secret after his parents are killed and Elrond waits many years to tell him the truth of his birth.

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  • During a pit stop, the team's pit crew services the car as quickly as possible while the driver waits in the car.

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  • There may be long waits to eat on weekend evenings, but many will tell you that the wait is worth your time.

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  • Everything. Opening them while the giver waits to see your reaction.

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  • Similarly the newly-hatched larva of an oil-beetle (Meloe) is an active little campodeiform insect, which, hatched from an egg laid among plants, waits to attach itself to a passing bee.

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  • Soon after he was translated to Queen's College, where he became pauper puer serviens; that is, a poor serving child that waits on the fellows in the common hall at meals, and in their chambers, and does other servile work about the college."

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  • When not on ceremonial duty, many of the Oxford Waits kept alehouses which were great centers for popular music-making.

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  • The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom's voice.

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  • James Merryweather Tony Barton is an expert historical costumier, and one of The York Waits.

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  • The band are good, ' Wolves ' like a Tom Waits with tribal drums and howling harmonies.

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  • At nights the streets were considerably enlivened by the strains of the boro waits.

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  • I think we really have a one-party system with two heads on it. ' Real gone is Tom Waits's war on war.

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  • Zach waits for an opening in the discussion, then interjects quickly, " Master Burbage!

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  • Another reason in Pepys ' case, however, may well be that the Waits were not recovered following the interregnum.

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  • But many have lengthy waits to see a doctor and surgeries often employ staff unaware of the specific needs of an HIV positive patient.

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  • From Beck to Tom Waits, we've heard plenty of exciting new releases for discerning music lovers.

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  • The kick down is amazing; it kind of waits a millisecond as if it's saying to you are you sure?

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  • Maxine waits in her skimpy nightie to ambush Tony when he gets home, but his news acts as a bit of a damper.

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  • Esajas looks scornful as he waits to run his leg.

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  • He thinks that he makes a fine figure when he waits on you.

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