be expected

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"I think they can achieve a lot. I think a quarter-final berth would be expected at this stage," said 43-year-old fan Eric Gordon, attending with his young nephew Oliver.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

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

Robertson says that is the "bare minimum" that should be expected.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

That it’s to be expected, given that he’s their contractor.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam