wait and see

Example Sentences

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As a result, Fed officials are likely to wait and see how events unfold, especially with a U.S. election coming up.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

For fans wanting to experience some of that dream through a full tour of the new album, Peters says they'll have to "wait and see".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Still, for now the president can afford to wait and see how mounting pressure affects the Iranian side.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

"For Mo to leave the pitch, it shows you something but we have to wait and see how bad it is."

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Cabot grinned at this, leaned close to his father’s right ear, and told him to wait and see.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley