as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
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White or black smoke could be expected around 7-8 p.m. local time (1-2 p.m. ET).—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 May 2025 -
The overall demand for warehouses used to move goods through Los Angeles County ports is expected to fall as widespread tariffs take effect, potentially damaging the economic vitality of one of the world’s largest industrial real estate markets.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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Wind gusts of up to 50 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are anticipated.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Trustees anticipate that Medicare will face a substantial financial shortfall.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The deal was extended for 90 days, as the companies await regulatory approval.—
Dawn Chmielewski,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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He was taken into custody Wednesday and remains in the Ocean County jail awaiting a detention hearing, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said in a post on Facebook.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Watch (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch%20%28for%29. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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