expecting

British

/ ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ /

adjective

informal pregnant

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"Then you need a coalition that can expand over time and show how it can and will be useful. And I think that's what we're expecting to see from Santa Marta."

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Analysts were expecting non-IFRS earnings of €1.65 a share on revenue of €9.55 billion, according to a FactSet poll.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Analysts were expecting sales of 14.73 billion francs, according to a Visible Alpha consensus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Revenue for the consulting business came in at $5.3 billion, which was up 4% year over year but in line with the $5.3 billion that analysts had been expecting.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

When she arrived in front of the narrow high-rise, she texted Anat, expecting her to come down and sign her in.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

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