in waiting

Example Sentences

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“For now, there is value in waiting and watching, with central banks stressing their commitment to price stability but otherwise staying on hold,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

It is spoken in hospital corridors and courtrooms, in waiting rooms and at kitchen tables, by those who keep pressing, keep trying, keep hoping.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

As he spoke in the Oval Office on Monday, Vice President JD Vance hovered uncomfortably behind Trump’s left shoulder like a cartoon buzzard in waiting.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

Having already attempted to force those suffering in waiting rooms to create their own “patient portals,” Dr. Al-Hashimi goes on to advocate for an AI-supported system to aid the doctors with pesky paper work.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

“There’s no point in waiting around to speak to him. An announcement will be made at one o’clock.”

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson