as in expected
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
watch for all the latest news on this Web site
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Dougherty is being held without bail and is expected to be arraigned Friday in Sacramento Superior Court.—
Ruyuan Li. Story produced with AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2026 -
The Reserve Bank of India was widely expected to keep rates steady, as per economists polled by both Reuters and CNBC.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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The project is anticipated to generate $310,655 in grant funding for the housing finance corporation, Hennig said.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Any midfield exits will require replacements, and a departure for Joe Willock, who is entering the final year of his contract, is anticipated, while Sandro Tonali may also leave if Newcastle’s financial demands are met, meaning up to two midfielders may be required.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Before the announcement, only select users had access to limited versions as the automaker awaited regulatory approval.—
Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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What awaited me at the very hip, eco-conscious 1 Hotel Nashville was not merely a parade of trendy cocktails atop a gleaming rooftop.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Watched (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watched%20%28for%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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