waiting on
Example Sentences
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Turk said her organization is waiting on federal contracts for grants totaling $4.2 million.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
At his unveiling in Paris, Zidane was keen to highlight the time he had spent waiting on the sidelines and preparing for the job.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
“Some investors have just been waiting on the sidelines for DCC to become a pure-energy business,” said Charlie Williams, a securities analyst at investment bank Stifel who focuses on business-services providers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
US sources had told AFP the deal was waiting on Trump's sign-off, but the president had made no decision after a two-hour meeting in the White House Situation Room on Friday in Washington.
From Barron's ● May 30, 2026
With that, she stands up and turns to the lady who’s still waiting on the cushy sofa for our head of school.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
