be expected

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This process allows far more heat to flow from one object to another than would normally be expected.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

SpaceX also posted a copy of its roadshow slide deck, which executives can be expected to use over the coming days to persuade investors to participate in its IPO.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

They should not, however, be expected to carry over this nuanced perception of racism in other settings.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

"Under the arrangement, Israel, as a US ally, would also be expected to halt the war in Lebanon," it added.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

It was a nice break from the turmoil of his home, which lately had been filled with more relatives than any human being should be expected to endure.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman