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will expect

  • future tense
    of expect.
    expect
    verb (used with object)
    to look forward to; regard as likely to happen; anticipate the occurrence or the coming of.

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"When she finishes school, she will expect to go and have a job and be in a workplace that's full of typical people."

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

"It's a major role and people will expect change quickly," analyst Bielieskov said, warning against "oversimplification" that can lead to demand for sweeping improvements in an unrealistic length of time.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

Insurance companies will expect to be compensated as well for such overarching risk.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026

"Australia are in good form so we will expect a tough game next week."

From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2025

He will expect me to go and have it out, like a tooth.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood