expect
verb (used with object)
to look forward to; regard as likely to happen; anticipate the occurrence or the coming of.
are expecting
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present progressiveof expect.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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And increasingly, it’s a cost they can’t avoid: More bosses are expecting employees to show up at the office more often, one survey found.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
Would-be beachgoers, be wary: Although Hurricane Marie is expected to stay hundreds of miles off the California coast over Labor Day weekend, forecasters are expecting rain and hazardous ocean conditions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
The Pacific forum culminates with a leaders' retreat on Thursday, during which officials are expecting to hammer out wording for a joint communique.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Analysts polled by FactSet are expecting revenue in the current fiscal year of $45.05 billion and fiscal 2027 revenue of $50.3 billion, representing 12% growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
“They are expecting us, are they not?” asked Monsieur Tabard.
From "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick
