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waiting

[wey-ting] / ˈweɪ tɪŋ /


ADJECTIVE
remaining
Synonyms




NOUN
ambush
Synonyms




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In the meantime, while waiting for these trends to develop and intensify, Gromen is bullish on U.S. electrical infrastructure equities, owing to the bottlenecks around power generation.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

Abandoned by or cut off from their families, they are immured in lonely old age, waiting with restless resignation as the hours of their lives wind down.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

The Rams, at least publicly, are still waiting on a decision from the three-time NFL defensive player of the year who retired after the 2023 season.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

For months they have been on tenterhooks, waiting to find out whether they will get to keep their children.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

“I believe you’ll be best suited for…” He paused, waiting for the badger to lean close.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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