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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In cold language, most Americans weren’t expected to live long enough to collect anything at all, and those who did…not very much.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025 -
However, inflation fell more than expected to 2.8 percent in February, according to the annual consumer price index (CPI).—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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The company anticipates more imports will be diverted to Birmingham and Manchester.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Mar. 2025
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The fans who showed up Stadium Court on Thursday anticipated a tough, close match, as did Gauff.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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European markets are set to open lower on Wednesday, as investors react to a historic policy reform in Germany and developments on a ceasefire in Ukraine, and await key monetary policy updates.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
19 Mar. 2025
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Keep an eye out for a venue with a long line of residents outside—a surefire indicator of the delicious food that awaits, worthy of your precious port time.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Bon Appétit,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Watch (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch%20%28for%29. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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