as in expecting
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
watch for all the latest news on this Web site
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Trump failed to oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook and is unlikely to secure the steep rate cut he’s demanded, with markets expecting only a 25bp move this week.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025 -
This has been a very shaky bullpen for a while, and expecting these relievers to suddenly become rock solid as the postseason approaches seems like an exercise in wishful thinking.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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Focus on building for the long-term by anticipating challenges and fortifying business vulnerabilities.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Many are anticipating words of wisdom or premonitions from Masaryk, perhaps a warning about the impending war or the threat coming from Russia.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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As of June 8, 2023, Saturn has 146 moons in its orbit, with others continually awaiting confirmation of their discovery and official naming by the International Astronomical Union.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Investors are awaiting the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting, which began on Tuesday and will conclude on Wednesday.—
Pia Singh,Chloe Taylor,Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Watching (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watching%20%28for%29. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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