Wait out
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Pro Tip 1/3Temporal Context
Use 'wait out' when time plays a crucial role in resolving a situation naturally. 
They decided to wait out the scandal, hoping it would lose public interest.
Pro Tip 2/3Passive Strategy
'Wait out' implies a strategic choice to be passive when active measures are less favorable. 
Instead of confronting them, he chose to wait out the disagreement.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Inaction
Use 'wait out' to suggest temporary inaction rather than a complete abandonment of plans. 
The team will wait out the rain delay before resuming play.