awaiting

Example Sentences

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Prosecutors said one of the phones had a 15-minute timer ready to start, while another displayed an ominous message from an unknown number — “we will be awaiting your call.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The U.K. government said the case was shocking and it was awaiting a full independent report before commenting further.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The event came as Paramount Skydance is awaiting federal approval from the Justice Department’s antitrust division for their bid to purchase Warner Bros.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Epstein died in prison while awaiting trial in 2019.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

It is his birthday, and Hugh and I are seated in a New York restaurant, awaiting the arrival of our fifteen-word entrees.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris