as in anticipations
the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence
that feeling of optimistic expectancy that fills theatergoers as they wait for the curtain to rise
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Expectations of rate cuts at central banks like the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England have fallen, and in many cases been replaced by anticipations of hawkish monetary policy, sending yields on some European bonds to multi-decade highs.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026 -
For traders focused on specific events, having a strong grasp of historical trends can be beneficial, although the results are largely contingent on how the company’s outcomes measure up to market anticipations.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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This is a friendly day to socialize and deal with family matters, but confusion and unrealistic expectations might create disappointment.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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The organization’s sustainability efforts are part of a public story about whether a global entertainment business can align a high-performance identity with changing expectations about climate responsibility.—
Caitlin Grady,
The Conversation,
19 May 2026
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“Expectancies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectancies. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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