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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
The Netflix reality series, co-hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, dropped its final two episodes on Wednesday, Dec. 18, giving fans long awaited answers as to what happened for each couple and who is still together today.
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Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
The Wolverines, who sit at 7-5 after a win against Ohio State, are awaiting an upcoming bowl game with the University of Alabama.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2024
That rediscovery of a deeper humanity, which comes from collective solidarity [and] collective action, awaits anyone who will look honestly at our situation.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
There, three Rado watches that embody the holiday essence of gratitude, celebration and love await: Captain Cook, True Square Open Heart and Centrix Open Heart Super Jubilé.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
The Wolverines, who sit at 7-5 after a win against Ohio State, are awaiting an upcoming bowl game with the University of Alabama.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2024
That rediscovery of a deeper humanity, which comes from collective solidarity [and] collective action, awaits anyone who will look honestly at our situation.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
There, three Rado watches that embody the holiday essence of gratitude, celebration and love await: Captain Cook, True Square Open Heart and Centrix Open Heart Super Jubilé.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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Highs are expected to be in the 70s and 80s during the president's trip.Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024
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That means that, though there is no confirmation, this project is also rumored to be around the same price range, with the third project in the deal expected to be around the same price range.Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 26 Dec. 2024
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The suspects sat in prison for three years waiting for their trial in Yolo County Superior Court.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Netanyahu, for his part, chose to delay ending the war’s intense phase, waiting instead for the outcome of the U.S. presidential election in the hope of a Republican victory.Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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Predictions already anticipate massive sales, but Wall Street’s estimates are wide-ranging: Morgan Stanley predicts the humanoid robot population will be 40,000 by 2030 and swell to 63 million by 2050.Pia Singh, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
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The company anticipates opening the store by the end of 2025.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Await.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/await. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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