be expected

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Were that to begin, such an effort would be expected to take several months — at the very least.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

We have robust conversations all the way through and I think that is to be expected when you're in positions of leadership.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

The credit knowledge and access gap is to be expected as a function of age and experience.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

For the most part, it’s been extremely top-heavy—which was always to be expected as the expanded 48-team field pulled in more minnows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

I felt it was what was to be expected, and what could not be helped: an ordinary beggar is frequently an object of suspicion; a well-dressed beggar inevitably so.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë