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 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

"We will wait and see if they will renew the truce," Farran said from her deserted neighbourhood, where several houses lie in ruins.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 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

And the third: “I’m not saying it’s good or bad, smart or stupid, I’m not saying if I’m for or against. Let’s just wait and see what develops.”

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols