How to Use await in a Sentence

await

verb

• The same fate awaits us all.
• A crowd of people awaited the train.
• He was arrested and is now in prison awaiting trial.
• Her long-awaited new novel is finally being published.
• We're eagerly awaiting his arrival.
• The deal made its way through the House and then the Senate, and now awaits Biden's signature.
  — Justin Klawans, The Week, 3 June 2023
• The same fate could await the Nissan Versa, which first went on sale in the summer of 2006.
  — Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 1 Sep. 2023
• Four of the co-defendants have pleaded guilty and the rest await trial.
  — Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
• For the long time Philo fans an Easter egg awaits in the form of a pair of polka-dot pony pumps.
  — Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2023
• Beneath the bed was a live bomb, awaiting its next victim.
  — Steve Chawkins, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2023
• So, what awaits the 28-year-old Elliott in New England?
  — Christopher Price, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2023
• Two have been settled out of court, while a third is still awaiting trial.
  — Kevin Collier, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2023
• Sapp is free now, awaiting his new trial, and Jones again is a central figure in the case.
  — The Enquirer, 21 Mar. 2024
• And some great weekend trips, shows, concerts and other fun stuff await.
  — Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024
• Once beyond the check-in desk, a true winter wonderland awaits, year-round.
  — David Nikel, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
• The bill is now awaiting the approval of Gov. Joe Lombardo, a strong proponent of the bill.
  — Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 15 June 2023
• McClatchy News has reached out and is awaiting a response.
  — Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2024
• Guests have an early breakfast and then get ready to trek, awaiting the radio call of rangers who alert the camp of the day’s first sighting.
  — Samantha Gordon Published, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2023
• Silky-smooth intimates, cozy loungewear, and even going-out pieces await you.
  — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Nov. 2023
• Enlarge / SpaceX's Starship rocket on a launch pad in Texas awaiting liftoff on a test flight.
  — Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 17 Nov. 2023
• McClatchy News reached out to the restaurant for comment Feb. 29 and was awaiting a response.
  — Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 29 Feb. 2024
• The feud between the two is ongoing and fans await what drama will unfold in season 7.
  — Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023
• Many more baby black holes await the attention of the telescope and its astronomers.
  — WIRED, 5 Nov. 2023
• The sleepy dining room of this Sri Lankan restaurant, in a nondescript shopping plaza in Bulls Head, masks the pleasures that await.
  — Nikita Richardson, New York Times, 13 June 2023
• The lyrics of the song appear to be a love ballad and a message to the hitmaker's loyal fans, who have been awaiting a song from him for a long time.
  — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2024
• Elsewhere on the grounds, a number of spaces await you for downtime with family and friends.
  — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2024
• As the city awaits a final decision, short-term rentals in New Orleans have been left in limbo.
  — Amanda Hoover, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2023
• Manyika’s parents wanted for him, but a course of study awaited that would surprise all of them.
  — Andrew Holter, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2023
• Tanks and troops have been awaiting orders at the Gaza border as Israel has stepped up airstrikes in order to reduce the risk to troops in the coming stages.
  — Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2023
• Tough games await in La Liga, and Laporta tried not to play the victim when broached on what must be done in the near future in order to stay in the title race.
  — Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024