waiting game

NOUN

watchful waiting

Synonyms

WEAK

cat-and-mouse lying low wait-and-see attitude wait-and-see policy waiting it out watching and waiting

Example Sentences

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AMD’s stock is expensive among artificial-intelligence names, Rasgon said, even as the company is still playing “a waiting game” when it comes to proving it can compete in AI.

From MarketWatch

However, now we're entering a new phase with two competing weather influences and it's a waiting games to see which will dominate - more wind and rain, or more snow and ice.

From BBC

For the past few years, housing has been a waiting game, as buyers balk at record-high prices and sellers hold off on listing their homes until activity returns.

From The Wall Street Journal

“There is more of a waiting game that occurs for the best value and best promotion.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Momentum has slowed as residents sink into a waiting game while they vie for permit approval, decide whether to return or grapple with new and ongoing unknowns.

From Los Angeles Times