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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 posted earnings of $4.37 a share for the fiscal fourth quarter ended April 30, compared with $2.63 a share a year ago and well above Wall Street’s $3.31 a share expectation.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 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

Zverev assumed the mantle as title favourite - and, despite the burden of expectation, has managed to deliver at long last.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

And all the other waiters would hear, would bow to us, would smile, and we would pass into the lounge, a wave of excitement following us, a flutter of expectation.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




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