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expectation

[ek-spek-tey-shuhn] / ˌɛk spɛkˈteɪ ʃən /


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“Our expectation for a while has been that gold would struggle through June, but its macro setup for the second half of the year gets much more bullish,” said Armbruster.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The company said its expectation for lower sales reflects lower net price realization, as well as a decline in sales volumes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Three finals in three years, all lost, and each one tightening the knot of public expectation around him.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Cooper also reiterated full-year profit guidance of $4.58 to $4.66 a share, compared with Wall Street’s $4.62 a share expectation.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

So on Maribel’s first day of school in the United States, Arturo and I woke up early, filled with impossible expectation, and roused Maribel, watching her push her hair off her face.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez




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