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 ).
have been waiting
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present perfect progressiveof wait.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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“This win is a strong starting point,” says Shao, who believes that investors have been waiting for the first Alloy Kore design win since the beginning of the summer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Fans of the "GTA" series, which dates back to 1997 when the first 2D game was released, have been waiting 13 years for a new installment since 2013's "GTA V."
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
“The technical reset we have been waiting for has largely occurred. July did not change the structural bull market. It reset it.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
The complete weekend McLaren and Norris have been waiting for.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
“I know this is a big day that many of you have been waiting for—perhaps even rehearsing for.”
From "George" by Alex Gino
