- present progressive of expect (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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World Cup markets, is expecting a modest boost in business from the matches.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
No PD-1xVEGF bispecifics have been approved in the U.S. yet, though Summit is expecting a Food and Drug Administration decision on the ivonescimab-combo in a specific type of squamous non-small cell lung cancer in November.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
According to Soto, who is expecting her third child, the fact that her husband was married to an American citizen and had two children who were also citizens was of no consequence.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
Now, the market is expecting a nearly 45% likelihood of higher rates and less than 1% odds of a rate cut.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Prince Bernhard recently announced that Princess Juliana is expecting a baby in January, which I think is wonderful.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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