await
Usage
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The verb await (wait for) implies being alert and ready, whether for good or evil: to await news after a cyclone. Hope implies a wish that an event may take place and an expectation that it will: to hope for the best. Expect implies confidently believing, usually for good reasons, that an event will occur: to expect a visit from a friend. To anticipate is to look forward to an event and even to picture it: Do you anticipate trouble?
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Studying these distant systems helps astronomers piece together the Milky Way's history and better understand what may await our galaxy in the distant future.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026
But his doctors have said Leo's recovery has been progressing normally as they await the results of tests that will determine the course of action to take.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
The Kop will be in no mood to await legal finalities or the outcome of an appeal.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
Traders await a $58 billion Treasury auction of three-year notes Tuesday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
I’m sitting on a cracked vinyl sofa, staring out at my abuela’s restaurant from a tiny window while I await my sentence.
From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya
The analyst awaits more details from 3Q earnings regarding its capex disclosure and Monee’s IPO timing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Although the Earth encounter required extensive preparation, it is relatively simple compared with what awaits Juice at Jupiter.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
“The only real news is that Sean continues to serve his sentence within the rules and he patiently awaits the court’s decision on his appeal.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
The prize that awaits is the possibility of batteries made in the US with 100% US-sourced materials.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
“The dreams, brother,” she sobbed, “they have worsened. Some terrible evil awaits you.”
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
Shyshko and Khyliuk were held alongside Hubbard as he awaited trial.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
City navigated the hostile reception awaiting them at Anfield by arriving through the staff and contractors' entrance - while an inevitable febrile environment awaited them.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
Ten-year U.K. government bond yields rose 1.2 basis points to 5.307% as investors also awaited a decision by the Bank of England at 1100 GMT, where rates are expected to be left on hold.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
As investigators awaited the results of the DNA test, they gathered circumstantial evidence.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
They came up from the water, visibly under the power of the Lord, and on the shore the saints awaited them, beating their tambourines.
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
The Jackdaw project has been entangled in legal disputes and awaiting final government approval for some time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
Volunteers with the Local Brigade were staged in the parking lot of Trancas Country Market along the coast, awaiting orders from the L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Promoter Frank Warren is predicting a "blockbuster" 2027 for the heavyweight division, with lucrative fights awaiting Saturday's winner.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
Anti-war activist Mikhail says he and his wife Dasha are awaiting deportation from Finland "any day".
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
The eyes of the children turned to Lillian awaiting a swift response.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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