be expected
Example Sentences
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I think that is to be expected for any major change.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Tides in Southern California are expected to be 1 foot to 1.5 feet above what would ordinarily be expected without the abnormally warm ocean temperatures wrought by El Niño.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
After all, the increase in corporate borrowing expenses can be expected to drive profits lower, and investors now have compelling choices to diversify into the bond market for attractive yields.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
"What's happened over the summer now is extremely distressing… but at the same time it was to be expected from a climate scientist's perspective," he added.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
I think there’s less of a chance I'll be expected to cry in the audition if there’s, like, fewer people in the scene.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
