expectation
Example Sentences
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If becoming a working actor is hard, proving your worth behind the camera is ten times as tough, especially when the audience’s expectations are heightened by a pesky little thing: name recognition.
From Salon
BBC Sport understands the growing expectation is for the deal to be completed, but the talks will be pivotal towards the transfer's successful progression.
From BBC
While he was not angry about overseeing a young squad, he felt supporters' expectations needed to be managed regarding what was achievable - especially given key injuries to Colwill and attacker Cole Palmer.
From BBC
Since Seoul and Washington finalized a trade deal in October, expectations on improving bilateral ties have been high.
There was no expectation of notice, but a passerby took a photo and posted it online.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
