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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That’s why Djokovic has been waiting for a chance just like this U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
“It breaks your heart when you see a person who has been waiting for two hours, and you have nothing to offer,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 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
One California grandmother has been waiting for answers since she was a child and her mother spotted a UFO hovering while she hung clothes out to dry.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
“Mattie is the granddaughter of Captain William, the gentleman who has been such a help in the kitchen. I’ll fetch him now. He has been waiting for the doctor to release her.”
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
