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wait and see

VERB
watch and wait
Synonyms
WEAK
bide one's time lie low play a waiting game tread water

Example Sentences

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RBI Gov. Sanjay Malhotra said the monetary board had judged it prudent to wait and see how growth and inflation develop, warning that the war is likely to impair economic activity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“We feel like our policy’s in a good place for us to wait and see how that turns out,” Powell said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Waller said there was a high degree of uncertainty around the duration of the conflict, and that meant the Fed would "wait and see."

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Saying that the Bank is in "wait and see" mode, is an understatement.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

"We can go hunting in the woods soon, wait and see."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin