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as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
members of the sect are confidently awaiting the imminent end of the world
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as in to wait
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
crowds had been awaiting in the streets for hours
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Recent Examples of await
Officials from Codes and Regulations are awaiting a memo outlining the condition of the building and offering recommendations for next steps following that assessment, Martin said.
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Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
He was convicted of 34 felonies for paying hush money to an adult film actress to conceal an affair, and awaits sentencing.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
But to grow as Pokémon Trainers, a new challenge awaits — Tera Training!
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Music lovers share apprehension ahead of 2024 Spotify Wrapped
Since its official launch in December 2016, the app's users have eagerly awaited its annual drop.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Nov. 2024
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Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
He was convicted of 34 felonies for paying hush money to an adult film actress to conceal an affair, and awaits sentencing.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
But to grow as Pokémon Trainers, a new challenge awaits — Tera Training!
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Music lovers share apprehension ahead of 2024 Spotify Wrapped
Since its official launch in December 2016, the app's users have eagerly awaited its annual drop.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Nov. 2024
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As a college cheerleader, she’s learned to expect nothing more.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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The prosecutor's race was expected to highlight the countywide races in Michigan's third most populous county, which also is seeing voters supporting former President Donald Trump for another term in the nation's highest office.Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
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But having to wait for a Milwaukee radio station to go all-Christmas was a holiday season surprise.Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Indiana didn’t wait to reward its coach, handing him a new eight-year, $72 million deal ahead of its showdown versus fellow top-five squad Ohio State and its coach Ryan Day ($10 million).Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Attorney general is one of the most high-profile and highly anticipated appointments, as Trump has fiercely criticized the Justice Department for prosecuting him and is expected to drastically change its makeup—and possibly push for retribution against his opponents.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Economists already had anticipated at least a 10% tariff on Chinese imports next year and built that into their forecasts.Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Await.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/await. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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