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expected
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Now, the demand is only expected to increase as data centers become increasingly ubiquitous in society.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026 -
The group said the ceasefire is set to take effect from the first day of Eid, which is expected to begin Friday in Pakistan subject to a sighting of the moon.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Relied (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relied%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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