expecting

Example Sentences

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“However, under the co-management framework, the tribe has been expecting that there would be partnership to secure the next round of funding… so that there would be capacity to actually continue the work.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Citi analysts still project that China’s economy will grow 5% this year, expecting little disruption from the Iran war and resilient exports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The persistence of this faith despite repeated evidence reminds me of the famous 1950s study of cult members who kept expecting UFOs to arrive.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The decision follows the publication of a consultation on the subject, which from 2,000 responses with 63% of individuals and 79% of organisations expecting to be negatively impacted by the proposed phase-out.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Our new science teacher had finally made some things fall into place for me, but I was far from top of my class, and I didn’t want anyone expecting miracles.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo