await
verb (used with object)
to wait for; expect; look for.
awaiting
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present participleof await.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Anti-war activist Mikhail says he and his wife Dasha are awaiting deportation from Finland "any day".
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
Traders are now awaiting comments at the International Monetary Fund's gathering in Bangkok, with hopes that he will give some insight into policymakers' thinking following this week's inflation-busting consumer inflation data.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
The pope is now awaiting the results of a biopsy to determine if the cancer has spread.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Investors are also awaiting weekly U.S. oil-inventory figures from the Energy Information Administration, scheduled for release later Thursday after a one-day delay because of Monday’s federal holiday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
“Because,” she replied, tapping the stack of envelopes against her hand, “I have been awaiting their responses.”
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
