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

Decades ago, when beating the consensus really meant something, a stock with a positive earnings surprise could be expected to beat the market for several months after its earnings announcement.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The draft strategy, which could still change before the announcement, said governments would be expected to conduct "sovereignty risk assessments" for cloud and AI to "improve resilience" and spot European alternatives.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

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

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Sue nodded wearily, as if that was to be expected.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz