as in anticipation
the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence
gave them the painting, with no expectance of anything in return
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Investors have bid up the share prices of these companies now in anticipation of big profits down the road.
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Neel said many community members have made preparations in anticipation of the ruling, including applying for asylum.
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The Moon in your 1st House of Identity squares mental Mercury in your 10th House of Career, so personal needs may rub against professional expectations.
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Suarez also discussed the experience of joining one of baseball’s most storied organizations after departing Philadelphia, then watching as both teams failed to meet expectations to start the year.
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Just a funny feeling — nervousness, expectancy, and wondering what was going to happen next.
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Have no expectations, but rather abundant expectancy.
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“Expectance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectance. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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