as in anticipation
the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence
gave them the painting, with no expectance of anything in return
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An American flag waves in the crisp Alaskan air as spectators wait in anticipation to witness one of the nation’s most unusual Fourth of July spectacles.
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The developers will next prepare construction drawings and take other steps in anticipation of breaking ground in about two years.
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Tesla’s results – which came in above expectations – indicate the company may be recovering after two straight years of annual sales drops and the removal EV tax credits in the US, which has lowered the incentive for prospective American buyers.
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If 2026 was the appetizer for the Socceroos, then 2030 should have Mount Kosciuszko-high expectations — there’s a little Down Under geography nugget for you — for what is served as the entrée.
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Just a funny feeling — nervousness, expectancy, and wondering what was going to happen next.
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Have no expectations, but rather abundant expectancy.
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“Expectance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectance. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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