expecting

Example Sentences

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But don’t buy it, expecting a set-it-and-forget-it stream of dividend income.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 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

I back up, expecting her to lunge, but the floor shakes violently beneath us.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas