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Synonyms
anticipate, expect, hope (for), watch (for)
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Another test awaits Correia at the ballot boxes next week, with a preliminary city election scheduled for Tuesday. — BostonGlobe.com, "Fall River Mayor Jasiel F. Correia II insisted Wednesday that he has no plans to step down, despite a federal indictment for allegedly extorting marijuana vendors and other crimes and a," 12 Sep. 2019 The highest level of integrity, professionalism and expertise in real estate awaits you at LIV Sotheby’s International Realty. — Amanda Molitor, The Denver Post, "Effortlessly luxurious estate in the Polo Club neighborhood of Denver," 12 Sep. 2019 The plan awaits final approval by the Interior Department, led by Secretary David Bernhardt. — Alex Demarban, Anchorage Daily News, "Trump administration puts entire Arctic refuge coastal plain on table for oil and gas leasing," 12 Sep. 2019 Several other challengers await Bronin in the Nov. 5 general election. — Rebecca Lurye, courant.com, "Incumbent Mayor Luke Bronin coasts to victory in Hartford primary," 11 Sep. 2019 Taylor is being held at the Hamilton County Justice Center on a $40,000 bond awaiting trial. — Cameron Knight, Cincinnati.com, "Police: Home aide threw hot water on patient," 10 Sep. 2019 Apple TV has been eagerly awaited at a time that a range of major companies are planning to roll out streaming products, including Disney. — Irina Ivanova, CBS News, "Annual Apple event promises new iPhone, watch models against a backdrop of slowing sales," 10 Sep. 2019 Further tests await in Week 3, including district openers for several HISD and Spring Branch ISD teams. — Jack Marrion, Houston Chronicle, "Examiner area football teams push records to 2-0," 9 Sep. 2019 The eagerly awaited 2019/20 Barclays FA Women’s Super League kicked off over the weekend, with record attendances highlighting the growing demand and appetite for the women’s game since the immensely successful Women’s World Cup during the summer. — SI.com, "Women's Super League Roundup - Week 1: Record Crowds & Stunning Goals Kick Off New Season," 9 Sep. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'await.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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