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 ).
will be waiting
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future progressiveof wait.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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The rest of the league, which has greatly benefited from five years of Sparks’ bad basketball decisions, will be waiting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2026
“Most taxpayers have no idea this change exists and will be waiting for money that’s in limbo,” says Parag Patel, a tax attorney at Patel Law Offices in Clark, N.J.
From Barron's ● Mar. 28, 2026
If you walk away delighted that you got everything, the guy who got screwed will be waiting for the opportunity to get you back.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 18, 2026
Investors will be waiting for a close above 7,000 to confirm the new milestone.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 28, 2026
He will be waiting for you in Valhalla, and there you will drink and fight and feast and battle, with Odin as your leader.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
