as in expected
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
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Shares of chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) on Wednesday sank 17% and had their worst day since 2017 after the company forecast slightly less revenue in the first quarter than analysts had expected.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026 -
Bass, who was politically weakened by her performance during the fire and its aftermath, was already facing more than two dozen challengers looking to oust her in the June 2 primary — the vast majority little known to the public and not expected to pose any threat.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Last year, Cabarrus County Schools faced an approximately $11 million deficit, which district leaders attributed to higher-than-expected expenses, enrollment growth and lower-than-anticipated revenue.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
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Returnees were carrying more than anticipated with them, requiring additional negotiations, a person familiar with the situation told the AP, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the diplomatic matter.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Superb clam pie awaited us, with freshly shucked bivalves, tons of garlic, and a touch of parsley and chile flakes.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Feb. 2026
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By the time Montgomery woke up Sunday, a string of one-star Google reviews awaited Red Bench Pizza — oddly, seemingly generated by a single user.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Watched (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watched%20%28for%29. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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