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are expecting

  • present progressive of expect.

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Analysts are expecting it to go free cash flow negative as it steps up its spending on AI infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

So, off the IL alone, the Dodgers are expecting to add two well-established starters, a closer, and a versatile position player in the second half.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

Senior ministers and aides close to Andy Burnham are expecting to regularly work from No 10 North, which the prime minister has said will be the "dominant driver of the UK's economy".

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Markets are expecting interest rates to be held by the European Central Bank when it meets on Thursday, but analysts expect hints for hikes later in the year.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

“They are expecting us, are they not?” asked Monsieur Tabard.

From "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick