wait
verb (used without object)
to remain inactive or in a state of repose, as until something expected happens (often followed by for, till, oruntil ).
are waiting
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present progressiveof wait.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“We are waiting to give birth to ourselves,” Gloria Steinem writes in “An Unexpected Life,” a memoir that touches only lightly on events from the personal life of the celebrated feminist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Instead, we are once again in a position where we are waiting, trying to understand what is happening from a distance and being given another date further down the road.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
“Both sides are waiting for more favorable conditions,” Sturtevant said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
The Gauchos have a roster that fluctuates among 24 varsity players, but more and more are showing up to join the team. and others are waiting to be cleared depending on the 10-week report cards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
“Let’s go, the others are waiting for us.”
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
