waiting

Example Sentences

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The critically injured man arrived at a boat ramp at Hull River Heads at 1:00 pm, where emergency services were waiting.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Families evacuated from their homes milled about the lobby and parking lot of the Cypress Community Center late Friday waiting for any updates about the leaking chemical tank that sent them fleeing earlier that day.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Dunfermline have been waiting considerably longer to taste Scottish Cup success.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The more I embraced my anchor ingredients, the less I felt like I was standing in front of the fridge waiting for divine inspiration to strike.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

A young woman in a military cape was waiting for us.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom