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awaiting

ADJECTIVE
looking forward
Synonyms


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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

It’s Thursday and Jerry Coats is awaiting the arrival of his niece, Angela McDow.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 7, 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

Iran has expanded its threats but says it is awaiting the latest U.S. response.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Once again I am hiding close by in the tall weeds, awaiting my chance to haul myself up when the wheels begin to grind and screech, when once more it begins to race.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads


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