pause expectantly

Examples (10)

• He paused expectantly, waiting for questions from the audience.
• She finished her proposal and paused expectantly for his reaction.
• After telling the joke, the comedian paused expectantly, but no one laughed.
• The dog dropped the ball at my feet and paused expectantly.
• The lawyer stated their final offer and paused expectantly across the table.
• He had paused expectantly, but the applause never came.
• The child held up his drawing and paused expectantly for his mother's praise.
• "So, what do you think?" she asked, pausing expectantly.
• When I announce the winner, I will pause expectantly to build the suspense.
• You should pause expectantly after making a key point to let it sink in.