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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Household income growth expectations also declined, with the share of households expecting to be in a worse financial situation one year from now climbing to 30% — the highest reading since October 2023.—
Kevin Ryan,
Quartz,
14 Apr. 2025 -
Now expecting her third baby, Lauryn has not shifted her content since becoming a mom.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Now, the couple is eagerly anticipating the arrival of their first baby.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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With the government anticipating roughly an eight-week trial — six weeks for prosecutors and two for defense — any deviation from that schedule could be threatened by the July 4th weekend, which in turn could impact the potential jury pool.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2025
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Last Take shows footage of cast and crew awaiting updates on Hutchins and Souza the day of the shooting, with many sitting within a large tent as news helicopters flew overhead.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Officials are awaiting cell phone record information as well as the results of a necropsy being conducted on the deceased dog.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Watching (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watching%20%28for%29. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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