wait and see

Example Sentences

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The Powell Fed showed it isn’t always okay to just wait and see, Forbes said.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

As a result, Fed officials are likely to wait and see how events unfold, especially with a U.S. election coming up.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

For fans wanting to experience some of that dream through a full tour of the new album, Peters says they'll have to "wait and see".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“In the near term…the Fed is likely to wait and see given the high level of uncertainty, and our forecast is for a rate cut in December,” SEB’s Amanda Sundstrom said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

It occurred to me to say something, but I thought it might be better to wait and see what he came up with next.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris