waiting in the wings
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The childhood lisp I thought I’d outgrown came roaring back like it had been waiting in the wings.
From Salon
He has got to know that the other Democrats who have been waiting in the wings for many long years are having conniption fits, even as they bite their tongues and pledge not to challenge him if he wants to stay put.
From Seattle Times
There are potential buyers waiting in the wings, including British property investor Nick Candy and Todd Boehly, a part owner of the MLB’s Los Angeles Dodgers.
From Seattle Times
But no replacement is waiting in the wings, said Brig.
From New York Times
Jimmy Garoppolo is on the hot seat as the starting quarterback with rookie Trey Lance waiting in the wings.
From Fox News
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