wait and see

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • May 12, 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

"For Mo to leave the pitch, it shows you something but we have to wait and see how bad it is."

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India governor said the monetary board had judged it prudent to wait and see how growth and inflation develop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“I want to wait and see what happens first.”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller