as in to hope (for)
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expect
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Venus will also make an opposition to Pluto on Aug. 27, so expect power struggles to surface in romantic or creative pursuits.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025 -
Analysts and observers expect continued scrutiny of both the sources of this wealth and the ability of international sanctions to restrict it.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Wait (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wait%20%28for%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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