expecting

/ ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ /

adjective

1. informal,  pregnant

Example Sentences

"We were not expecting to detect an asymmetry like this, and it will be a task for the astrophysicists modeling these systems to explain its presence," said Kim.

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“We are expecting to have no safety drivers in at least large parts of Austin by the end of this year,” Musk said, referring to Tesla’s pilot launch.

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The European banking sector trades at 8.3 times expected fiscal 2027 earnings, with some analysts expecting a rise to a historical norm of 10.

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Republicans were expecting to make big gains in the midterm elections.

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Could the real game be about limiting Labour losses, rather than expecting to be the biggest party in Cardiff Bay?

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