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is waiting
  • present progressive of wait (3rd person singular).

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The Luna Luster is waiting with its load in the waters off Rizhao, China, a Chinese oil-transportation hub.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The Luna Luster is waiting with its load in the waters off Rizhao, China, a Chinese oil-transportation hub.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The Southern Section is waiting for the baseball semifinals to be played on Tuesday before announcing dates and times.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Nguyen said one of the biggest mistakes couples make is waiting until a parent needs care before discussing how responsibilities will be handled.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

We switch to the N train, which is waiting on the platform for passengers transferring.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera