waiting

Example Sentences

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Given the yearslong waiting times to be connected in states like Texas and Pennsylvania, these kinds of systems have become increasingly popular at data centers.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Shares of SpaceX would be eligible to join the index after just 15 trading days, instead of waiting as long as a year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Since May, Caitlin has taken part in another drug trial for Bleximenib and is waiting to see whether her body responds.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

During what she calls her favorite afternoon on any set, the four of them were waiting to go on, when someone suggested they name the ways they’ve died on screen.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Suddenly, I realized Ethan had stopped talking and was waiting for me to finish.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith