An important matter awaited his attention in the next room, and he was certain by now what the creature would report.

The matter is now in the courts awaiting a ruling by a Federal judge.

The matter awaited my decision - to-day.

What are the most pressing matters awaiting your attention?

Aballister let him hold the bag of yote, just to remind the somewhat distracted imp that more important matters awaited them beyond the shimmering door.

Now the matter is awaiting trial in Federal District Court in Dallas.

He bids you return at once to the temple, where matters of state await your attention.

"If our business is concluded here," she told them, "various matters await my attention."

The matter is awaiting a ruling by the Texas attorney general.

A case can usually be heard within a month or two, while an ordinary civil matter might await trial for years.