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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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
Data shows that undertrial prisoners - individuals who are detained while they await police investigation or court trials - make up more than 73% of India's total prison population.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Investors await earnings from big tech companies later this week for further direction on the AI buildout.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
The holding area begins crawling with costumed characters as clowns, bloody chefs and haunted little girls await their turn in the makeup chair.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
“If your name is called you will advance to the third stage of testing, so please remain seated and await further instructions. Those whose names are not called are free to go.”
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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After the false start at Pinnacle Prestress, she heads back to McFarland and awaits the next truck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
Gold futures slipped in rangebound trade as the market awaits Wednesday’s U.S. consumer price inflation data and its implications for Fed interest-rate policy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
Although the Earth encounter required extensive preparation, it is relatively simple compared with what awaits Juice at Jupiter.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
The prize that awaits is the possibility of batteries made in the US with 100% US-sourced materials.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
“Where else? The dragon queen awaits me in Meereen.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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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
Oil futures fell 1.6% to $100.30 a barrel as traders awaited Saudi Arabian plans to restore crude exports following attacks on its infrastructure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
As investigators awaited the results of the DNA test, they gathered circumstantial evidence.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Asian stocks gained and oil prices declined but remained near multimonth highs as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Patiently he awaited the end of winter and the coming of the little spiders.
From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White
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Intesa has received authorization from the European Central Bank for the takeover, but is still awaiting approval from the Italian markets regulator as well as the country’s antitrust body.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
The ports are currently awaiting stakeholder feedback, Hacegaba said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
People for Places said it was awaiting a decision from the BSR before work could begin.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
However, traders are also awaiting the Federal Reserve's policy decision Wednesday.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
Kendra, Seth, and Goldilocks sat on the bed awaiting dawn.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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