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waiting on





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The following month, Skobin reminded the department that he was waiting on data and was told it was still being compiled.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The installation of the net is waiting on a full environmental-impact assessment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

US sources had told AFP the deal was waiting on Trump's sign-off, but the president had made no decision after a two-hour meeting in the White House Situation Room on Friday in Washington.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

"We know that many fans are still waiting on tickets and schedules to become clearer before finalising plans," a spokesperson said.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

An unmarked helicopter was waiting on the embassy grounds to airlift us out, and there wasn’t a minute to spare.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez




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