Obtain
Obtain verb - To receive as return for effort.
Wait
Wait verb - To remain in place in readiness or expectation of something.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Unless you're lucky enough to obtain the hyperdrive, which instantly transports you to any star, although you have to wait 60 days for it to recharge afterwards.
- Gold Fever: Onodera has this so bad, he gets murderous if he has to wait a second to obtain anything valuable, and is oblivious about Barugon up until he gets eaten by it.
Source: Film / Gamera Vs Barugon -
Viola has to wait at the first screen for a full hour to obtain the third ending, '___'.
Source: Video Game / The Witch's House
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