expecting

Example Sentences

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Not everyone sets out on their reality TV journey expecting to stay.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

I've come to an industrial space in a tech-heavy area of San Francisco expecting to see a menacing humanoid robot solider doing something combat-like: the future of land-based warfare, perhaps.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Was expecting Verstappen-like things down into Turn One but sadly, it wasn't meant to be with Red Bull's engine issues.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

In the year to May, they reported that wages rose by 4.3%, and are therefore expecting a significant slowdown over the coming 12 months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

I’m knocked flat on my back, and I shield my eyes, expecting screams and shouts.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas