as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
watch for all the latest news on this Web site
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Mass deportations were Trump’s signature 2024 campaign issue, and something many of his supporters are expecting to see.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025 -
How his staff is constructed around that will be another one of his first immediate tasks, although it is expected that the front office will also have a say as well in how the crop of assistant coaches pans out.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Jan. 2025
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His puck-moving since he’s turned pro has been better than anticipated.—
Corey Pronman,
The Athletic,
1 Feb. 2025
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This disruption raised questions about the necessity of the extensive investments anticipated for AI chips, data centers, and electricity.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Still, that would make the gap between Season 1 and 2 two and a half years or more, a not very welcome development for fans who have been awaiting Season 2 premiere date news.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2025
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McClatchy News reached out to Fashion Nova for comment Jan. 30 and was awaiting a response.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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