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

"I think we really just have to wait and see," Judge said.

From Barron's • May 12, 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

Most shipping companies will continue to wait and see if there is a tentative peace agreement and whether that might hold, Jensen says, and if that occurs, a slow ramping up of shipping may resume.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

He explained that if a boy wanted to go he filled out an application, and then he had to wait and see if he was accepted.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau