as in anticipates
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
watch for all the latest news on this Web site
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The team anticipates breaking the records for match attendance and the largest inaugural home opener.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026 -
The analyst anticipates this, along with ORCL's leading database technology and an accelerating applications business, could ensure continued growth in the years ahead.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2026
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Their decision concluded by saying the committee expects Newman to undergo further medical evaluation.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2026
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That’s not an opinion shared by MVP Arena in Albany, though, which expects to turn a tidy profit this weekend.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The bill awaits Kotek’s signature.—
Conrad Wilson,
ProPublica,
25 Mar. 2026
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As of early 2026, the industry still awaits news of Vitale’s next move—but in the meantime, the pieces speak for themselves.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Watches (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watches%20%28for%29. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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