as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
watch for all the latest news on this Web site
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Similarly, the sixth ballot showed fewer than expected total votes.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026 -
The pitching and defense have been strong as expected, but offensively this year’s Red Sox team ranks among the most punchless in franchise history.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The Heart is a Lonely Hunter was hotly anticipated, despite—or because of—its strangeness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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The Washington Examiner also contacted Democrats, elected or otherwise, who are anticipated to run for their party’s 2028 presidential nomination, including Govs.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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Exciting discoveries await with the opening of various mysterious pristine boxes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The World Cup champion in 2022 is aware of PSG’s interest in him while Atletico awaits an offer exceeding $116 million (€100 million).—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Watch (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch%20%28for%29. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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