expecting

British

/ ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ /

adjective

informal pregnant

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Analysts are expecting an adjusted loss of 47 cents per share on revenue of $13.8 billion in the first quarter, according to a FactSet poll.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

The ONS said borrowing in the month of March was £12.6bn, which was higher than analysts had been expecting.

From BBC • 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

That projection fell short of the $15.98 billion Wall Street analysts are expecting, according to FactSet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

I whirl around, expecting to see a drunken reveler, a meandering crowd.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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