The 'audience' might walk through the space or sit awhile.
Indeed, if he had waited awhile, perhaps even to the end of today, he would not have asked that question.
Let us wait awhile to see if there are any weaknesses in the order.
It is not too early to say that their work is already bearing fruit, but we should not expect anything revolutionary from them yet awhile.
We are certainly considering replacement, but there is no need to make a decision just yet awhile.
It is no good just waiting awhile to see whether something will turn up in a few weeks.
He might have the courtesy to wait awhile before intervening.
I believe that there was a case for a pause, for people to stand back and ponder awhile before reaching firm conclusions for the future.