diff --git a/src/tests/stacking/closed-transient-no-input-parent-delayed-focus-default-cancelled.metatest b/src/tests/stacking/closed-transient-no-input-parent-delayed-focus-default-cancelled.metatest
index 38897e388..0c7261fa7 100644
--- a/src/tests/stacking/closed-transient-no-input-parent-delayed-focus-default-cancelled.metatest
+++ b/src/tests/stacking/closed-transient-no-input-parent-delayed-focus-default-cancelled.metatest
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ assert_focused 1/3
 assert_stacking 2/1 1/1 1/2 1/3
 
 destroy 1/3
-sleep 10
+dispatch
 
 assert_focused none
 assert_stacking 2/1 1/1 1/2