Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Economists had expected a 105,000 increase, less than the 172,000 seen.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

After 15 weeks of drawdowns, gasoline stockpiles rose in the week that ended May 29, the latest figures available, whereas analysts polled by the Wall Street Journal had expected another decline.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Some males fathered more calves than others, but the difference was not as extreme as researchers had expected.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

What’s Next: Space tourism just hasn’t developed as quickly as Virgin Galactic or its early investors had expected.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The delay of arrival at Varna made us individually satisfied that things would not be just as we had expected; we only waited to learn where the change would occur.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker