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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Places like America’s Best Racing are working to educate casual fans about everything from betting to how well horses are taken care of and what to expect on race day.—
Spencer Ripchik,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025 -
Michaels unfolds bigger move into fabrics: What customers can expect The Joann's acquisition meshes with Michaels' evolving consumer interests.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are anticipated.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2025
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The storms are anticipated to bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2025
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Ever since Taylor Swift revealed plans to re-record and re-release her first six albums after the rights to those works were sold away from her, superfans have eagerly awaited Reputation (Taylor’s Version).—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Invasion and Loot, meanwhile, still await return dates, after streaming their respective Season 2 finales in October 2023 and May 2024.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
9 June 2025
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“Watch (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch%20%28for%29. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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