as in to hope (for)
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He’s expected to start his new role in January.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026 -
Some farms, particularly around Yuma, can expect the Ogallala to provide water for several more decades.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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“Wait (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wait%20%28for%29. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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