be expected

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But one aspect of a fair justice system is for wrongdoers to face proportionate consequences—not to be shunned forever, but to be expected to own up, make amends, and, sometimes, pay a penalty.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026

Based on that relationship, greater activity in Purkinje cells would be expected to correspond with lower activity in deep nuclei cells, while reduced Purkinje activity would be expected to have the opposite effect.

From Science Daily • Jul. 1, 2026

Companies in the value camp tend to have mature businesses, often feature attractive dividend payouts and can be expected to grow revenue more slowly than companies in growth indexes.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

How can anyone be expected to navigate the minefield?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Because no one could be expected to endure these perils for long, men were rotated on a regular schedule whenever possible.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman