- present tense form of expect (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Bradford Auerbach, a partner at law firm OGC, said he expects to see more of these types of lawsuits filed by unions .
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The company expects sales between $38.8 billion and $39.8 billion and adjusted earnings per share between $10.35 and $10.65, up 6% to 9% year over year.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The outlook also includes estimated results for the Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies acquisition, which it expects to close in the third quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
The bottom line: Faulkner-MacDonagh expects that inflation will continue to rise this year before it settles at a level above where it is now.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
It is bearable if one expects nothing better.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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