awaited
Example Sentences
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Thousands of people displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia awaited much-needed aid on Monday as they camped out at schools, police stations and government offices, with many stuck outside.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
They hit an intraday low of $104.83 on Aug. 3, as investors awaited the company’s first earnings report.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
An even more punishing surprise awaited her at the Ford dealership: a $5,100 quote.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
After hiding in a woodland near Carmarthen for three days without food or water, McKenna was arrested at Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, as he awaited medical treatment for suspected frostbite.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
What does this have to do with Aziz as she awaited her father, you might ask.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
