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wait and see

VERB
watch and wait
Synonyms
WEAK
bide one's time lie low play a waiting game tread water

Example Sentences

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He said Fed policy was in a good place to wait and see how the situation develops.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Saying that the Bank is in "wait and see" mode, is an understatement.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Then the team will have to wait and see what values the White House might share should it choose to commemorate the championship.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

“Our recent client conversations echo this tone, with most investors adopting a wait and see stance with some downside hedge buying rather than capitulating,” they said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

“I’ve got strings out, right now. Wait till next year. Just wait. Then see where I’m marching. I wont need to tell you how I’m fixing it; I say, just wait and see, my boy.”

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner