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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Newsday via Getty Images The Atlanta Braves entered the season expecting to face a significant challenge from their division rivals, particularly after the New York Mets revamped their own roster with several star additions.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026 -
Shoppers may tap an image expecting an exact match and end up with close-enough results.—
Kurt Knutsson
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FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Tech’s support of Sorsby is resulting in a backlash the school was not anticipating.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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By dramatically lowering prices, the company’s reportedly hoping to steal users, while also anticipating similar price cuts by its competitor.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
11 June 2026
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Before being found not guilty by a jury in October 2025, Joshua George spent nearly four years behind bars awaiting trial, facing the possibility of the death penalty if convicted.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The deal is awaiting regulatory approval, but officials in several state states recently announced plans to try to block the merger.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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“Watching (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watching%20%28for%29. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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