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  • Having been anticipated or expected for a significant period of time.

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Investors were mostly looking for detailed information about the launch of Siri AI, the company’s long awaited update to its Siri chatbot that runs on Apple Intelligence.

From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026

The banking industry has long awaited a wave of regional and community bank tie-ups as executives attempt to fortify themselves against the scale and diversity of megabanks such as JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2025

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  • finally here
  • eagerly expected
  • worth the wait

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  • a total surprise

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