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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And the facility is expected to get more crowded — eventually having capacity for about 3,000 detainees.—
Kairi Lowery,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025 -
While this rainfall is not expected to be as extreme as last weekend, the threshold for flash flooding to develop is lower due to the ground being very saturated from recent heavy rain in the region.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
12 July 2025
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That said, depending on how things unfold in training camp, the next phase of the franchise could begin sooner than initially anticipated.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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In court filings, Pryor anticipated, and attempted to quell, the timing problem by arguing he was required to cede control of his NIL in perpetuity.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
19 July 2025
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As school districts brace for budget shortfalls, communities await a decision that could reshape access to education and enrichment nationwide.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Since the mistrial, Melly’s legal team filed a motion requesting bond for the rapper’s release while awaiting retrial.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
15 July 2025
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“Watch (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch%20%28for%29. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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