await
verb (used with object)
to wait for; expect; look for.
have been awaiting
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present perfect progressiveof await.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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Analysts and investors have been awaiting a tidal wave of mergers among banks and other financial services companies, as executives look to take advantage of a batch of more deal-friendly regulators.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
Those tariffs—including others threatened under IEEPA, representing about $130 billion in revenue—are at issue in the Supreme Court ruling investors have been awaiting.
From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026
Most of the Tamils have been awaiting final decisions on claims for international protection - which the United Nations says is akin to refugee status - or appealing against rejections.
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2024
Crypto markets have been awaiting news on several pending spot bitcoin ETF applications, which, if approved, are widely expected to drive investment in the sector.
From Reuters ● Oct. 16, 2023
“Because,” she replied, tapping the stack of envelopes against her hand, “I have been awaiting their responses.”
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
