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Outside the gates of one closed filling station, dozens of motorbike riders still queued expectantly.

From Barron's Mar. 4, 2026

On the other side of that seesaw expectantly sits his daughter’s faith in him.

From Salon Sep. 23, 2025

Scientists are also waiting expectantly, hoping Starship can enable entirely new kinds of research throughout the Solar System.

From Science Magazine Mar. 14, 2024

Circumspect Adam, that big lug, plays second fiddle, gazing listlessly but expectantly at his companion — not unlike we are.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 18, 2024

And at that, he looks expectantly at me.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




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