wait and see

Example Sentences

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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

For fans wanting to experience some of that dream through a full tour of the new album, Peters says they'll have to "wait and see".

From BBC • May 22, 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

“In the near term…the Fed is likely to wait and see given the high level of uncertainty, and our forecast is for a rate cut in December,” SEB’s Amanda Sundstrom says in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

“Planning on it. I think. I just gotta wait and see if I get outta here first.”

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds