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expectation

noun

ˌek-ˌspek-ˈtā-shən

as in anticipation

the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence in expectation of a harsh winter, we budgeted more money than usual for the cost of heating our home

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Recent Examples of expectation Gold prices are driven by inflation expectations, central bank policy, global economic conditions and investor demand. —

Usa Today, USA Today, 22 June 2026 Draft the outline for your talk or trip, then send a note that sets timing and expectations so everyone knows how to participate. —

Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026 Olivia Rodrigo and her real big expectations will carry it forward. —

Devon Ivie, Vulture, 22 June 2026 With Ride or Die, Evan strips away all expectations and aims to start over and present an unfiltered side of himself. —

Kristine Kwak, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for expectation

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Noun

His staff and a small pack of journalists had even gathered at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington in anticipation of the trip.

— Jamey Keaten, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
The decline on Wednesday was driven by anticipation that the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates this year in an effort to fight inflation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 June 2026