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Carney added he was awaiting a response from Air Canada’s board about why this was allowed to transpire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The car was awaiting mandatory maintenance and was not being actively used by department personnel at the time of discovery, according to the release.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

But in two of those, including 2022, the chair was awaiting confirmation to another term.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni on Wednesday was awaiting a verdict in a trial in which the Instagram star is accused of fraud over charity endorsement deals.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

Fuchs had confessed to being a Soviet spy and was awaiting trial in London.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin