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awaits
  • present tense form of await (3rd person singular).

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As he awaits an upcoming immigration hearing this summer, he said he feels like he’s “in limbo.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Meanwhile, a total of 16.75 billion euros to 20.25 billion euros in Spanish and French government bond issuance awaits investors Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

France awaits Friday a sovereign credit review from Standard & Poor's, which cut its rating to A+ last October on risks that government spending would remain high.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Duterte was arrested in March last year, flown to the Netherlands on the same day, and is detained in the Hague where he awaits trial.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

But grim news awaits them when they ride into Rice’s Station.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly