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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The agreement also didn't lead to market opportunities for the United States in Canada and Mexico in dairy and other sectors as was expected, officials said.
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The bail motion is expected to be filed by the end of the month.
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The one-two punch of heat and humidity is anticipated to reach Eastern states by midweek, AccuWeather said, possibly lingering through the Independence Day weekend.
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Even if the architects of my building didn’t anticipate global warming, their handiwork, with some minor accommodations, has made the past week bearable.
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Some end up at the Miami Federal Detention Center, which normally holds criminal defendants awaiting trial or sentencing.
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The Mende awaited trial in New Haven, where local communities offered housing and legal aid.
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“Watch (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch%20%28for%29. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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