waiting on
Example Sentences
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US sources had told AFP the deal was waiting on Trump's sign-off, but the president had made no decision after a two-hour meeting in the White House Situation Room on Friday in Washington.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
Djokovic can never be ruled out of becoming the oldest major men's singles champion in the Open Era, but Father Time has been sat waiting on Djokovic's shoulder for a good while.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
At the Missouri River, a ferry operator took the Fords across, then—with the Shawmut waiting on the eastern bank—mysteriously declared his propeller broken and shut down service.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Hanisee is still waiting on her permits, which if approved, include plans to connect to a new county-run sewer, which she hopes isn’t too optimistic.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Levi is already there, waiting on the front porch.
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
