expecting

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Beijing policymakers are slated to announce the country’s latest loan prime rates on Wednesday, with analysts expecting the one-year rate to remain unchanged at 3.00% and the five-year LPR at 3.50%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

In April, Harborne told The Telegraph he "wasn't expecting anything in return apart from ensuring his safety" when referring to the gift.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

For starters, investors have been expecting a Chinese order for months.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

An order for 200 jets might certainly be described by some as big, just not as big as Wall Street was expecting.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

The boy arrived a few hours later, expecting quiet halls and hazmat-looking suits, but instead it was back to normal.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman