waiting on
Example Sentences
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"When they were both down at the docks waiting on their sons coming back from the Yangtze incident, the newspaper had taken their photo," Bannister said.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
At the Missouri River, a ferry operator took the Fords across, then—with the Shawmut waiting on the eastern bank—mysteriously declared his propeller broken and shut down service.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Warsh’s approval is said to be waiting on final paperwork, including the president’s signature and proof of divestment from some of his holdings.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
He was starting to worry that he would actually die out there, waiting on the side of the road, in the freezing cold.
From Slate • May 13, 2026
Except that this time the customer she’s waiting on is sending back pizza after pizza and blaming her for it every time.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
