Example Sentences

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His successor will be waiting in the wings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

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

France will be waiting for him - and you fancy that he wouldn't have it any other way.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

“Giant will be waiting on the lord commander’s pleasure,” Dolorous Edd reminded him.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin