Example Sentences

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Henderson, who lived in downtown L.A., was waiting for a bus when the deadly melee began, according to his loved ones.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Polis had been weighing whether to commute Peters’ sentence for some time now, and was waiting to see how an appeals court would handle the case.

From Slate • May 21, 2026

All that was left once he finished his round was waiting for the groups ahead of him to finish and make the win official.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

The world was waiting for one Drake album.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

As I was waiting, I saw a sight that made my eyes pop.

From "Fourth Grade Rats" by Jerry Spinelli