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Definitions from the Webwait in vainNoun - The act of waiting for something or someone without any hope or expectation of it happening or arriving. Example sentence: She endured a long wait in vain for her lost luggage at the airport. Verb phrase - To wait for a desired outcome or result that ultimately does not occur. Example sentence: He waited in vain for her call, but it never came. Idiom - To wait for something in a futile and fruitless manner, resulting in disappointment or no positive result. Example sentence: We waited in vain for the bus, but it never arrived. Related products on Amazon: | ||||
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