foresee

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And it could not have been foreseen then how much further there was still to fall, with Andrew experiencing the most public loss of status for a royal in modern history.

From BBC

What the firm couldn’t have foreseen was that demand for electricity, which had long been stagnant, would also surge.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company has roughly 45 employees but foresees that figure exceeding 70 by the end of next year, said Justin Wickett, the company’s chief executive.

From The Wall Street Journal

Two branches expect higher wage increases, while two foresee lower growth.

From The Wall Street Journal

Few economists at the start of 2025 could have foreseen the degree to which the AI-investment boom would power the economy past any negative effects from tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal