in waiting

Example Sentences

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The watchdog said patients being brought into A&E were being treated in waiting rooms, corridors and in ambulances outside hospital because of a lack of beds.

From BBC

I feel like all of us are in waiting.

From Los Angeles Times

Norris, who leads Piastri by 24 points with three races to go, took his third consecutive pole position as he continues to look like a world champion in waiting.

From BBC

And so he is living a modest life, with his modest ambitions - although many believe he is a millionaire in waiting.

From BBC

NHS England medical director Prof Meghana Pandit said the drop in waiting lists was "fantastic news".

From BBC