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These new eateries plan to wait out the slower offseason, aligning their grand debuts with the return of South Florida’s traditional snowbird and tourist seasons.—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2026 After waiting out a two-hour fog delay, Jamesplayed a classically consistent round, getting around the Shinnecock Hills Golf Course with two birdies, one bogey and 15 pars on the way to 1-under 69.—From Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2026 Lynch and Shanahan have otherwise vowed to wait out Aiyuk to see if another team would be willing to trade the 49ers something for him.—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026 Zellweger has patiently waited out a reduced role and Mintyukov was also a healthy scratch at times, with both showing considerable promise but sometimes lacking consistency.—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for wait out