expecting

Example Sentences

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They are expecting more than half of that amount will be reimbursed by Los Angeles County, which provides social services for the initiative.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Stephens message is pertinent to many rich families as several states have either raised taxes, or are expecting to, on their wealthier residents.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Analysts polled by FactSet were expecting a loss of $1.65 a share.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Yet Monday’s pullback has been orderly and modest, he told MarketWatch, and “investors are still expecting the broader trend to be de-escalation.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Instead she leaves the door open as she turns back into the house, clearly expecting Theo and me to follow.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse