waiting to

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Because many ocean species are tiny and easily overlooked, scientists suspect there are many more still waiting to be discovered.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Raju Ram, 33, also from Rajasthan, has been on a tanker in the port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates since April, waiting to cross the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Memorial Day weekend with traders waiting to see whether the U.S. and Iran can reach agreement to maintain the cease-fire and negotiate an end to the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The plans include a large wharf with a staging area for the turbine components, plus a “wet storage” area for the assembled units in the water waiting to be towed away, among other elements.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

He lay motionless, one arm around Abby and the other around Moose, waiting to see if it was really over.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret