as in anticipation
the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence
in expectation of a harsh winter, we budgeted more money than usual for the cost of heating our home
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What is a witch, if not a powerful woman who dares to defy the gravity of societal norms and expectations?
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Anita Kopacz, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The pace of the rebel advances, with Hama being captured on Dec. 5 and Homs falling on or around Sunday at the same time government forces lost Damascus, exceeded expectations.
—Jonathan Spicer and Maya Gebeily, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
The expectation is that the team will put the ball in Kuminga’s hands more often.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Yet, the survey also highlighted growing concerns over inflation, with short-term inflation expectations rising.
—Benzinga, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
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Anita Kopacz, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The pace of the rebel advances, with Hama being captured on Dec. 5 and Homs falling on or around Sunday at the same time government forces lost Damascus, exceeded expectations.
—Jonathan Spicer and Maya Gebeily, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
The expectation is that the team will put the ball in Kuminga’s hands more often.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Yet, the survey also highlighted growing concerns over inflation, with short-term inflation expectations rising.
—Benzinga, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Expectation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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