expectance

Example Sentences

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“A stasis develops between expectance and realization,” he wrote of a piece in 1971.

From Washington Post • May 13, 2020

It conveyed all the tension, expectance and suspense.

From Golf Digest • Sep. 4, 2012

All nature seemed rich and glowing with the deep expectance of my heart.

From Aylwin by Watts-Dunton, Theodore

In all probability, too, this element of expectance has indirect as well as direct effects, and the indirect are not the least fruitful in results.

From The Trade Union Woman by Henry, Alice

Terence quickly obeyed, while the others looked on in eager expectance.

From The Misfit Christmas Puddings by Consolation, Club