Example Sentences

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Treasury yields were stable to marginally lower in Asian trade with market participants awaiting payrolls data later in the day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Prosecutors said one of the phones had a 15-minute timer ready to start, while another displayed an ominous message from an unknown number — “we will be awaiting your call.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Analysts largely rate FedEx Freight shares Hold, awaiting improved operating performance and profitability closer to peak levels.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The event came as Paramount Skydance is awaiting federal approval from the Justice Department’s antitrust division for their bid to purchase Warner Bros.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

The ferret stood awkwardly, ill at ease, awaiting orders.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques