await
Usage
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The verb await (wait for) implies being alert and ready, whether for good or evil: to await news after a cyclone. Hope implies a wish that an event may take place and an expectation that it will: to hope for the best. Expect implies confidently believing, usually for good reasons, that an event will occur: to expect a visit from a friend. To anticipate is to look forward to an event and even to picture it: Do you anticipate trouble?
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Beyond the settlement, investors also await the launch of the stroke-prevention drug asundexian in the U.S. and data from rival product milvexian, the analysts add.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
As we await the results, it’s worth taking note of several questions:
From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2026
I’ll see you back in your inbox on Monday, with some special Slatest programming as we await the midterms.
From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2026
Final results await the expiry of a three-day appeals period, after which parliament will be constituted, and the leaderless movement will form a government, naming a prime minister.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
Refusing to accept no answer for an answer, the students settled into the nonplussed Knight’s house to await a substantive reply.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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For now, fans are hoping that Christmas could be about to come early this year, as the world awaits the imminent announcement of the next actor to play 007.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
While Israel awaits a new government after its parliamentary elections, its economy is gaining steam as inflation cools and its technology sector thrives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
But a long list of challenges awaits: grappling with worst-in-the-nation unemployment, solving the housing crisis, and preparing for and responding to seemingly endless fires, floods and other natural disasters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
CVS said it would split into two companies as Wall Street awaits third-quarter adjusted earnings which are expected at $1.65 a share.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
“You will be cold and hungry, I am sure. A hot meal awaits you in our common room.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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The game segment is also expected to benefit from the eagerly awaited November launch of "Grand Theft Auto VI", which is predicted to be the biggest release in gaming for years.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026
Now comes the most awaited stock offering of the AI era.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Treasury yields and the U.S. dollar rose as traders awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision on Wednesday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
BBC Sport understands the WBA 'Super' heavyweight title is expected to be on the line, although confirmation from the governing body is still awaited.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
The cold meat and salad awaited me on the side-board.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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President Karol Nawrocki said he was "deeply concerned" and was awaiting "a full explanation of the circumstances surrounding these tragic events".
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
With 548 people awaiting execution in California, the state has one of the largest death row populations in the world.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026
Tehran is currently awaiting Washington’s response to its plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which also includes resuming talks about the country’s nuclear program.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026
The market has been awaiting a decision on potential U.S. duties on refined copper, which the Commerce Secretary recommended enforcing at 15% next year, rising to 30% in 2028.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
In modern spy talk, Honeyman was a “sleeper,” an agent under cover in enemy territory and awaiting orders, usually for a single, vital mission.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
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