wait and see

Example Sentences

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Local shopkeepers can only watch and wait and see how long it will take before the restrictions are lifted.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

As a result, Fed officials are likely to wait and see how events unfold, especially with a U.S. election coming up.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

"So far, wait and see," one EU diplomat said, on condition of anonymity, summing up the attitude toward Magyar.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Still, for now the president can afford to wait and see how mounting pressure affects the Iranian side.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

“I’m going to wait and see what I’ve got at the end of the week,” I told them.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney