- present participle of wait.
waiting
Example Sentences
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As the Rams worked to trim their roster to 53 players by Sunday’s NFL deadline, they still were waiting on Donald’s decision.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
"My brother died of Covid during the pandemic, and their kids are waiting at home for their mother. If I see her body, I can at least tell them she is not coming back."
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
The impact sent Bustillos’ car spinning into a nearby bus stop, where Carlos was waiting after walking a friend home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
Another message from Paul in Northwich read: "This is a terrible advert for cricket. It's like the umpires are waiting for it to rain again. At least the spectators can get a refund."
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
The other people waiting for orders milled around, reuniting with old friends and making new ones, a party within a party.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
