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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Noun
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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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Often, traditional behaviors, expectations, and norms on the part of employers, industry, and even their own families hold women back from maximizing their career potential.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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People who had been victims of fraud had higher expectations for verification on both sides of the platform.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Expectances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectances. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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