expected

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Remaining performance obligations, or signed contracts not yet converted to revenue, are expected to be $601.1 billion.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The German airline’s 2025 pretax profit was broadly in line with expectations despite slightly weaker operating profit due to higher costs, but a higher tax rate reduced net profit more than expected, Zhong says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Rannells: When I started, and I started in the ensemble of “Hairspray” on Broadway, I never expected that I would ever get a job on television.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

She is also expected to inherit enough money from her mother to retire within the next eight to 10 years, when she is in her 60s.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

I never expected Aunt Melissa would pay me.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller