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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"This is his land. We await him with open arms," said Melani Soto, an 18-year-old university student.
From Barron's β Oct. 14, 2026
As Micron Technology investors await the resumption of share repurchases after a two-year pause, one analyst sees a sign that Micron plans to be more generous than one of its major peers.
From MarketWatch β Oct. 12, 2026
“Although new tariff challenges await in September, the August strength suggests the economy was weathering the storm better than expected in the third quarter,” Shelly Kaushik, senior economist at Bank of Montreal Capital Markets, said.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 6, 2026
Greater challenges await on the winter trips to South Africa, Bangladesh and Australia.
From BBC β Sep. 12, 2026
‘But evil or good we will await it here.’
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
Although the Earth encounter required extensive preparation, it is relatively simple compared with what awaits Juice at Jupiter.
From Science Daily β Oct. 3, 2026
Jefferies cuts its target price on Rakuten Group to 775 yen from Y1,000 and maintains a hold rating as it awaits greater visibility on the mobile operations.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 2, 2026
But Great Britain's Billie Jean King Cup squad know full well the enormity of the challenge that awaits them.
From BBC β Sep. 21, 2026
The agreement awaits an approval vote from the Coastal Commission, which is set for Sept. 10.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 4, 2026
Pressing business awaits Lin coln in his office, but he allows breakfast to stretch on for almost an hour.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
As investigators awaited the results of the DNA test, they gathered circumstantial evidence.
From Slate β Sep. 17, 2026
Oil declined but remained near multimonth highs, while Asian stocks gained as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s rate decision.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 16, 2026
The two US troops ejected from the damaged plane, were separated, and had to evade Iranian forces while they awaited rescue from US special forces.
From BBC β Sep. 14, 2026
A small group of demonstrators waving Palestinian flags awaited Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar when he visited Fiji earlier this year.
From Barron's β Sep. 11, 2026
Ella gazed around at her new room: a tornado of clothes littered the floor; gigantic windows lined one wall; a desk and her own bathroom awaited her.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
Anti-war activist Mikhail says he and his wife Dasha are awaiting deportation from Finland "any day".
From BBC β Oct. 16, 2026
Most Asian markets bounced Friday after the previous day's tech rout fuelled by concerns over the AI boom, with traders also awaiting comments from Federal Reserve boss Kevin Warsh at the IMF's annual gathering.
From Barron's β Oct. 16, 2026
Promoter Frank Warren is predicting a "blockbuster" 2027 for the heavyweight division, with lucrative fights awaiting Saturday's winner.
From BBC β Oct. 16, 2026
When refiners run out of space to store products awaiting export, they might be forced to cut production even if their facilities remain operational.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 13, 2026
After a pause—perhaps awaiting another directive—Seema sat in the empty armchair next to Ritu auntie.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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