expectant

Example Sentences

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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

However, Jen Dodds is the only returning member of the successful GB quintet in 2022, and Rebecca Morrison's 2026 rink will probably be hopeful rather than expectant of reaching this stage.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

The local health bureau in Yunnan province said such data was needed to identify expectant mothers.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025

He felt sad, and yet his sadness was incomplete; he felt expectant too, an excitement he did not entirely understand.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie