in waiting

1. In attendance, especially on a royal personage. For example, The prelates who were in waiting asked him to take the last rites. This usage has become less common with the diminution of royalty and royal courts but still survives. [Late 1600s]

Example Sentences

Norris, who leads Piastri by 24 points with three races to go, took his third consecutive pole position as he continues to look like a world champion in waiting.

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And so he is living a modest life, with his modest ambitions - although many believe he is a millionaire in waiting.

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"If we could make really significant inroads in waiting times, and get significant funding in the Budget, it might at least help us build a narrative that two Labour governments working together is better for Wales," the source added.

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NHS England medical director Prof Meghana Pandit said the drop in waiting lists was "fantastic news".

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Pulver isn’t alone in waiting for the right moment to buy a house, even if it means deferring the purchase by several years.

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