as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
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Verb
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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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There was the irony of starting with a tune anticipating the end, and literally just before the start of summer.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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The evening faceoff − titled UFC Freedom 250 − has been much anticipated by conservatives and panned by Democratic critics.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Appeals courts ruled that Høiby should remain detained while awaiting judgment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Appeals courts ruled that Hoiby should remain detained while awaiting judgment.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 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 16 Jun. 2026.
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