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Wait out

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Temporal Context

Use 'wait out' when time plays a crucial role in resolving a situation naturally.

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They decided to wait out the scandal, hoping it would lose public interest.
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Passive Strategy

'Wait out' implies a strategic choice to be passive when active measures are less favorable.

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Instead of confronting them, he chose to wait out the disagreement.
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Temporary Inaction

Use 'wait out' to suggest temporary inaction rather than a complete abandonment of plans.

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The team will wait out the rain delay before resuming play.
Visual representation of the word "Wait out"

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