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expectant

[ik-spek-tuhnt] / ɪkˈspɛk tənt /


ADJECTIVE
preparing to give birth
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Ammar al-Buhaisi, who lives in Deir al-Balah, is struggling to get enough food, let alone new clothes for his children -- and has been avoiding their expectant questions.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

In one, rugmakers patiently sit with their weavings—a calmly expectant snapshot that reflects on the final days the artist spent waiting for the birth of his child.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Essential supplies will be delivered to expectant families in some of the most deprived areas of Wales from Monday.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

Mollie Young, from Newport, will be the first expectant mum to receive a baby bundle on 2 Febuary, hand-delivered by Minister for Children and Social Care Dawn Bowden.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

Was the expectant rodent determined to be the very best squirrel parent possible?

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood