expectant
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He went on to describe how the first lady had the glow of “an expectant widow,” an apparent reference to Trump’s age and health.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
“Mrs. Trump, you have a glow like an expectant widow.”
From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026
Fowler added that she understood the anxiety felt by expectant parents and acknowledged the importance of listening to healthcare regulators and the community.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Ammar al-Buhaisi, who lives in Deir al-Balah, is struggling to get enough food, let alone new clothes for his children -- and has been avoiding their expectant questions.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
It was real nice the way they came together in what their preacher called silent, expectant waiting.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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