as in anticipates
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
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One in four facial plastic surgeons now anticipates GLP-1s will continue driving demand for both surgical and nonsurgical treatments.
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Siegel anticipates that the area will see a significant increase in residents within the next three to four years, with the project expected to reach substantial completion within five years.
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Notably, the analyst expects SLB to deliver margins of about 40% in the Digital business this year, with further expansion in the years ahead.
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Paul Dergarabedian, head of marketplace trends for Rentrak, expects that Hollywood is heading for its best summer since before the pandemic.
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Only time will tell us what awaits human health care in 2276.
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Ayo, the mascot of Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, awaits the arrival of Senegal's Football Team players and winners of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) for of a reception at the Palais de la Republique in Dakar on January 20, 2026.
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“Watches (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watches%20%28for%29. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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