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am expecting

  • present progressive
    of expect (1st person singular).
    expect
    verb (used with object)
    to look forward to; regard as likely to happen; anticipate the occurrence or the coming of.

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They have that steel about them but I also think they could expose Brighton if Hurzeler's side go toe-to-toe with them, which is what I am expecting.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

They will be confident for this game after beating Sunderland at home on the opening weekend and I am expecting them to have a real go at Liverpool too.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

Instead, I am expecting the opposite, because of a fresh voice in the dressing room.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

Their 'A' team will be back for this one and I am expecting Pochettino's plan to come together and they should dismantle a pretty limited Bosnia side.

From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026

I am expecting a soft elbow in the ribs from Mom to get me to look them in the eye.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon