as in anticipations
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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For traders focused on specific events, having a strong grasp of historical trends can be beneficial, although the results are largely contingent on how the company’s outcomes measure up to market anticipations.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Advocating for myself and others requires setting clear expectations, aligning work to goals and making sure contributions are valued rather than overlooked.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The increase, which was broadly in line with economists’ expectations, is the highest rate since January and above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, the figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Expectances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectances. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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