awaiting

Example Sentences

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“A lot of them are released really early because bed space is taken up by felons awaiting sentencing,” said Mike Webb, a former Redondo Beach city attorney who created a homeless court.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Mr. Massie has also irritated the president by raising his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender who committed suicide in 2019 while in jail awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Ordinarily the country, which holds the joint record for most wins with Sweden, would join the rest of Europe in eagerly awaiting Saturday's grand final.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

It is now awaiting approval from federal regulators.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Some have families eagerly awaiting them—families who are willing to let their newly released relative sleep on the couch, floor, or extra bed indefinitely.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander