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expectation

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


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The sale is subject to regulatory review and Major League Baseball approval, with the expectation it will close in the first quarter of 2027.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

"Not having these leaders there really lowers the expectation of whether or not we will see a strong statement come out of the Pacific Islands Forum," he told AFP.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

Winning the Bundesliga title is more of an expectation than a cause for huge celebration at the Allianz Arena.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

The strategists, led by Fatima Boolani, pointed to the company’s expectation of high growth in the second half of the year, with a boosted forecast of about a 34% increase in ARR.

From MarketWatch Aug. 27, 2026

The rest of his letter is only about his dear Charlotte’s situation, and his expectation of a young olive-branch.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

Renewed tensions in the Middle East since July and destructions of refining capacity in Russia have raised energy costs again, in particular gas prices, leading to higher inflation and central-bank rate-rise expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

And critics say results have fallen well short of expectations in other areas too.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

The company will need to continue “earning” its valuation by outperforming expectations, he added.

From MarketWatch Sep. 2, 2026

Investor expectations for shares of Palo Alto Networks are elevated after a breakout performance in recent months.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

So, okay, her expectations were high for forty-two bucks a night, but blame Frances Hodgson Burnett.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti




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