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- verb Present participle of
await .
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Examples
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But as yet Sir William had not told his bethrothed who he was, nor of the title awaiting her when she should become his wife.
Virgie's Inheritance Mrs. Georgie Sheldon 1884
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I dare say that more women would have the courage to remain unmarried were there so euphonious a title awaiting them as that of "bachelor," which, when shorn of its accompanying adjective "old," simply means unmarried.
The Love Affairs of an Old Maid Lilian Bell
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And, as always, I ask that you not leave this comment in "awaiting moderation" status permanently. gop ...
Business as usual for embattled South Carolina governor 2009
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The agents keep him confined to their safe house on the outskirts of Berlin awaiting further instructions to return to Israel.
This Week at the 16th Street J « The Blog at 16th and Q 2008
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I'm surprised this article wasn't stuck in "awaiting moderation" since it is about Obama and not for Hillary.
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The hopelessness of the situation: the impossibility of escaping, the relentless pursuit, an unbearable prison term awaiting him.
A Maiden's Grave Deaver, Jeffery 1995
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And, like any welcome child, there was a name awaiting it.
The Desert Valley Jackson Gregory 1912
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The scores of phone calls awaiting Boris are just part of an already packed schedule, which includes producing, on-air work on
Thestar.com - Home Page Bruce DeMara 2010
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KARACHI Dec 3 Reuters - Pakistani stocks ended higher on Friday led by foreign buying but dealers said the market is likely to stay range-bound in the short-term awaiting clarity on the implementation of reformed general sales tax.
Pakistani stocks, o/n rates end up; rupee flat | Reuters 2010
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With the MFC's middleweight title awaiting a new champion, there are three 185-pound fights on the card which will ultimately settle the issue of the top two contenders for the title belt.
MMA Mania 2009
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