be expected
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As for being nervous, that’s to be expected.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026
"Children cannot be expected to carry the burden of a crisis they did not create," said Arshad Malik, the charity's Asia regional director.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Officials had predicted that tides in Southern California would be 1 foot to 1.5 feet above normal what would ordinarily be expected without the abnormally warm ocean temperatures wrought by El Niño.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
In a recent letter to fund investors, Arini said such volatility was to be expected.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
When your service is exclusive for Deckers, not many reviews are to be expected.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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