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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Trump’s prior comments and decisions on tariffs have roiled the markets, and the expectation is for further volatility in response to his announcement.
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Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2025
A number of high-profile news anchors have also left their jobs in the last year after receiving contract renewals that did not meet their expectations.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
The expectation was that Kempthorne, who was living in a downtown condo, and his successors would live there.
—David Staats, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2025
The comedown in 2025 consensus earnings expectations on Danaher, particularly in its biotech segment, have led to more realistic growth expectations for the company, Sykes said.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
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Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2025
A number of high-profile news anchors have also left their jobs in the last year after receiving contract renewals that did not meet their expectations.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
The expectation was that Kempthorne, who was living in a downtown condo, and his successors would live there.
—David Staats, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2025
The comedown in 2025 consensus earnings expectations on Danaher, particularly in its biotech segment, have led to more realistic growth expectations for the company, Sykes said.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Expectation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectation. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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