- present participle of expect.
expecting
Example Sentences
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A wildlife center west of Sacramento is expecting a speedy recovery for a river otter brought in Friday morning after the male was hit by a car.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
It followed attempts by some supporters to move on from a saga that appears to have ended with Chelsea now expecting to keep one of their best players.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
But La Liga side Malaga were expecting a penalty shootout to follow, and remained on the pitch ready to decide the winner of the Costa del Sol Trophy.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Net revenue growth in constant currency sped up to 22% in the second quarter, ahead of the 21% analysts were expecting and shows continued momentum, Rundberg added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
“Get your coat. They’re expecting us in ten minutes.”
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
