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waiting
adjective
noun
Being and remaining ready and available for use
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adjective
Being and remaining ready and available for use
“Waiting cars and limousines lined the curb”
noun
The act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
“The wait was an ordeal for him”
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Waiting cars and limousines lined the curb
Found her mother waiting for them
An impressive array of food ready and waiting for the guests
Military forces ready and waiting
The wait was an ordeal for him
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