to be expected
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In a recent letter to fund investors, Arini said such volatility was to be expected.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 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
If an election is to take place in Venezuela, a nine-month runway for preparation is likely to be expected, Abrams said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
Experts have warned that due to climate change, this is to be expected.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
After what I’ve been through, some overcompensation is to be expected.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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