awaiting

Example Sentences

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Epstein killed himself in a jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Traders are also awaiting the release of key US jobs figures on Friday, which should provide a fresh snapshot of the US economy as rising energy prices sends inflation rising.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Officials explained that out-of-service vehicles are often parked for days or weeks while awaiting equipment installation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The event came as Paramount Skydance is awaiting federal approval from the Justice Department’s antitrust division for their bid to purchase Warner Bros.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Some have families eagerly awaiting them—families who are willing to let their newly released relative sleep on the couch, floor, or extra bed indefinitely.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander