expected

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Expected to become the team’s closer, the left-hander had an MLB-high 10 blown saves and did not pitch in the postseason.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Expected to generate $3.7 billion, the proposal met with backlash from homeowners and the real-estate industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

“STMicroelectronics’ Guidance Is Better Than Expected — Market Talk,” at 0823 GMT, included an incorrect ticker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Expected adjusted earnings of $2.03 per share on $19.26 billion revenue, with semiconductor revenue up 51%, driven by AI demand.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Expected Values: From Blood Testing to Chuck-a-Luck Coincidences or extreme values catch the eye, but average or “expected” values are generally more informative.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos