Gave up, as land
Else clues • ___ one's time
• ___ one's time (waited for further developments)
• ___ one's time (waited)
• ___ one's time (was patient)
• ___ one's time: waited patiently
• Cooled one's heels
• Remained
• Sat tight
• Sojourned
• Tarried
• Waited
• Waited awhile