waiting to

Example Sentences

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But they believe there could be more footprints at the site, with more echoes of our world's prehistoric past just waiting to be discovered.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

During what she calls her favorite afternoon on any set, the four of them were waiting to go on, when someone suggested they name the ways they’ve died on screen.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The snackiest expression of the theme: a loose, lemony caper relish that lives in the refrigerator waiting to improve whatever happens to cross its path.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Investors are waiting to see if some investors will sell Tesla stock to buy SpaceX shares.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Also, explaining to his parents why there’s a hologram of me in his room is a disaster waiting to happen.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas