expecting

Example Sentences

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The climbers paid an additional "several thousand dollars" expecting a qualified climbing guide, he says, but Hillary Dawa was put on the job "due to a lack of personnel".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“It’s sort of like outsourcing your workout to someone else and expecting to get stronger. Muscles — physical and cognitive — just don’t work like that.”

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Hughie and Annie are expecting a daughter named Robin, for example — a reveal that left Quaid in tears.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Wall Street analysts are expecting the company to report $1.96 in adjusted earnings per share, up from $1.70 the year before.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

I was expecting an enthusiastic response, not… whatever this is.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller