waiting on

Example Sentences

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The following month, Skobin reminded the department that he was waiting on data and was told it was still being compiled.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 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

Djokovic can never be ruled out of becoming the oldest major men's singles champion in the Open Era, but Father Time has been sat waiting on Djokovic's shoulder for a good while.

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

I hate that Webb’s waiting on me, because I know he has to get to a coaches’ meeting, which is why Jason went home with Coach Rockford instead of him.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner