as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
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Further disruptions were expected in the coming days as two runways will be shut down so authorities can investigate the scene of the crash.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025 -
Where to Stream The Last Showgirl Online Distributed by Roadside Attractions, The Last Showgirl is expected to land on Hulu — the exclusive streamer of the distributor’s films — when its current theatrical run is over sometime in late March or early April.—
Rudie Obias,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Feb. 2025
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In connection with the completion of the Transactions, New Lionsgate (Lionsgate Studios Corp) anticipates having approximately $1,755.3 million of outstanding indebtedness, while Starz anticipates having approximately $631.7 million of outstanding indebtedness.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Cleveland-Cliffs reported a loss of 92 cents per share for the fourth quarter, while analysts were anticipating a loss of 61 cents, according to LSEG.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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Another surprise awaited her: the shocking reality of dating men in their fifties and sixties and seventies.—
Joseph O’Neill,
The New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2025
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Ware and Thomas are now both locked up in Vermont awaiting extradition and indictment on conspiracy, murder and other charges.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Watch (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch%20%28for%29. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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