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 ).
has been waiting
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present perfect progressiveof wait (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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The footballing world is set to witness the showdown it has been waiting for.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Tim Brunker, a 68-year-old retiree in Kenosha, Wis., has been waiting for this moment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
Anthropic has announced it plans to go public, an update Wall Street has been waiting for in what is turning out to be a huge year for initial public offerings.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
The $14bn package has been waiting for Trump's approval for months.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
She has been waiting all this time to say my name; I have been waiting just as long to hear it.
From "Ninth Ward" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
