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

"I think we really just have to wait and see," Judge said.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Most shipping companies will continue to wait and see if there is a tentative peace agreement and whether that might hold, Jensen says, and if that occurs, a slow ramping up of shipping may resume.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

“Let us wait and see, my sister. How is the family?”

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie