expectations

plural of expectation
as in anticipations
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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Recent Examples of expectations Moreover, BlackRock’s existing clients including pension funds, endowments, and sovereign wealth funds are increasingly allocating capital to private markets to meet their long-term return expectations. Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Palo Alto’s business is doing well — the company reported expectations-beating results for its fiscal 2025 first quarter, raised full year guidance, and announced a 2-for-1 stock split occurring later this month, according to Investopedia. Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Tenants have different expectations and requirements for their office space today, which means the way landlords think about the office must evolve as well. Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 On November 20, Palo Alto Networks reported beat expectations, raised guidance, and announced a 2-for-1 stock split effective December 13, Investopedia reported. Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Staying ahead of emerging trends and consumer expectations is key to making your brand stand out and stay relevant, and artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of marketing and personalization to make that easier. Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Closing Thoughts With consumer expectations high, this holiday season presents an opportunity for brands to turn data into meaningful engagements, fostering loyalty and enhancing the shopping experience. Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 According to Salesforce, 65% of shoppers expect brands to understand their unique needs and expectations. Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Digitalization Is Not Really Optional Anymore With rising expectations around sustainability and resource management, sticking with old systems can put any business at risk of falling behind. Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

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“Expectations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectations. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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