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The phrase "are only waiting" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that someone or something is in a state of anticipation or expectation, often implying that action will follow soon.
Example: "The guests are only waiting for the host to arrive before starting the celebration."
Alternatives: "are just waiting" or "are merely waiting".
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They are only waiting for the "congregation" to fill up all the tables.
"We are only waiting a good opportunity when the dear Lord will take us to you".
"We are only waiting for Chelsea to make a decision on Franco as to whether there's a possibility he can stay or not.
Promising to streamline the business structure he said: "Our competitors are only waiting for us to fall behind on technology matters because we are so preoccupied with ourselves.
"The university is ready to start work, they are only waiting for us to give them the go ahead," he said.
"I know many people interested in electric cars who are only waiting for the right model car and the charging station infrastructure that meets their needs," Mr. Heisner said.
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At the piano sat a young man, and after protesting, in vain, "I'm only waiting here for Mama," he was prevailed upon to sing "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling".
"You look like a man who is only waiting to die".
They chatted, but she thought he was only waiting for the machine she was using.
"We're only waiting for the decision of Serbian authorities," said Nerma Jelacic, a spokesperson for the war crimes tribunal.
This guy stopped to stare at me, as if we shared some history and he was only waiting for me to realize it.
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