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am expecting

  • present progressive of expect (1st person singular).

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I am expecting Tuchel to make a few changes, but not a lot - they need to win this game.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

I don't think they will be taken apart but I am expecting them to lose this and then face an anxious wait to see if they will go through in third place.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

Chelsea got a good win over Tottenham on Tuesday but I am expecting this to be close, and I can see it ending up in a draw.

From BBC May 22, 2026

But there has been an uptick in household debt delinquencies, and I am expecting some of the effects of student-loan repayments to come into greater play.

From Barron's Feb. 19, 2026

I don’t recognize the song she puts on, but it’s not the hippie stuff I am expecting.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon