as in scheduled
being in accordance with the prescribed, normal, or logical course of events
the children did their chores, but not without the expected whining
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as in anticipated
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
we expect their arrival late this afternoon
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Recent Examples of expected
Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Generally expected to make the cut for best picture are a wide swath of films.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
But with new run concepts and personnel, and both teams ranking top five nationally in red zone touchdown rate with Army QB Bryson Daily producing 29 TD’s (tied for most in FBS), odds are there is more scoring than expected in the 125th edition of ‘America’s Game’.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Colleges can be expected to try a number of strategies to minimize their enrollment losses.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
That being said, as sport video games continue to evolve, the true measure of success will be when the inclusion of women athletes is no longer noteworthy for its novelty, but expected as a natural reflection of the diverse world of sports.
—Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This deal is expected to add approximately $850 million in base fees for 2025.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Subramanian is expected to make a decision on bail by Thanksgiving.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The rideshare business model didn’t have the earnings investors expected.
—Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sundance is expected to announce its choice of a new home — between Boulder, Cincinnati and Salt Lake City — in February 2025, after this edition wraps.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Generally expected to make the cut for best picture are a wide swath of films.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
But with new run concepts and personnel, and both teams ranking top five nationally in red zone touchdown rate with Army QB Bryson Daily producing 29 TD’s (tied for most in FBS), odds are there is more scoring than expected in the 125th edition of ‘America’s Game’.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Colleges can be expected to try a number of strategies to minimize their enrollment losses.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
That being said, as sport video games continue to evolve, the true measure of success will be when the inclusion of women athletes is no longer noteworthy for its novelty, but expected as a natural reflection of the diverse world of sports.
—Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This deal is expected to add approximately $850 million in base fees for 2025.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Subramanian is expected to make a decision on bail by Thanksgiving.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The rideshare business model didn’t have the earnings investors expected.
—Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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