expect
verb (used with object)
to look forward to; regard as likely to happen; anticipate the occurrence or the coming of.
will be expecting
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future progressiveof expect.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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"I think some customers won't be surprised there's a lot of skin and fat in these products - but I don't think many people will be expecting goat," said Swansea trading standards officer Rhys Harries.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Investors will be expecting full-year 2026 guidance for sales, interest expense, and capital expenditures during the earnings conference call.
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
Investors will be expecting full-year 2026 guidance for sales and capital expenditures during the earnings conference call.
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
Fly-half George Ford, who masterminded a 2-0 series win in Argentina in the summer, says England will be expecting a tough time against the Pumas.
From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2025
“Professor Slughorn is an extremely able wizard who will be expecting both,” said Dumbledore.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
