waive
verb (used with object)
to refrain from claiming or insisting on; give up; forgo.
will waive
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future tenseof waive.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Under the deal, the U.S. will waive sanctions on Iranian oil sales, The Wall street Journal reported.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
US President Donald Trump said Monday that he will waive some sanctions on oil to boost supply and bring down prices, due to market turmoil over war in the Middle East.
From Barron's ● Mar. 10, 2026
In Pacific Palisades, fire victims are waiting to see whether Mayor Karen Bass and the City Council will waive the permitting fees normally charged to rebuild homes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2026
If you’re paying fees for this card, call the issuer and ask if they will waive the fee as a retention offer.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 5, 2026
You had entire influence over your last husband," said the count; "but we will waive this subject.
From Vineta The Phantom City by E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers) Werner
