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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However, while profits were 31% lower year-over-year for the third quarter of 2024, CVX at least managed to top expectations this time around.
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Brett Owens, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
After Thursday’s win against the Flames, the Hockey Clubbers are on pace for just 86 points, which is below preseason expectations.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Ahead of training camp, Khan expressed confidence in the roster, calling it the best the Jaguars had ever put together, with playoff expectations set for the season.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Final Thoughts Bridging the talent gap begins with prioritizing culture and aligning it with evolving employee expectations.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Todd Golden’s Gators harbor massive expectations for this spring.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Marcus Freeman spent much of this season deflecting questions about expectations and goals and just how far this team could go.
—Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Employers must ensure that their technological infrastructure meets these expectations to attract and retain Gen Z talent.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Washington would not want to create expectations in Moscow that the United States is uninterested in the details and thus willing to make significant concessions in the interest of a quick resolution.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Brett Owens, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
After Thursday’s win against the Flames, the Hockey Clubbers are on pace for just 86 points, which is below preseason expectations.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Ahead of training camp, Khan expressed confidence in the roster, calling it the best the Jaguars had ever put together, with playoff expectations set for the season.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Final Thoughts Bridging the talent gap begins with prioritizing culture and aligning it with evolving employee expectations.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Todd Golden’s Gators harbor massive expectations for this spring.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Marcus Freeman spent much of this season deflecting questions about expectations and goals and just how far this team could go.
—Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Employers must ensure that their technological infrastructure meets these expectations to attract and retain Gen Z talent.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Washington would not want to create expectations in Moscow that the United States is uninterested in the details and thus willing to make significant concessions in the interest of a quick resolution.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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