Thesaurus results for EXPECTATION

expectation

noun

ˌek-ˌspek-ˈtā-shən

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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Examples of expectation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Plans are sabotaged, schedules are useless, and expectations are a waste of time. —

Morena Duwe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024 But sales of many big EVs have lagged behind expectations, in large part because of the price tags. —

Patrick George, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2024 Beyond Compliance to Accountability Investor expectations are beginning to shift significantly. —

Jane Mosbacher Morris, Sourcing Journal, 19 Aug. 2024 But when Swift played London’s Wembley Stadium this Saturday, there was one fan in the crowd who’d truly brought a lifetime of expectations to the show. —

Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for expectation

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