as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
he was hoping for an A in English
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Out of the playoff race, the Rangers were expected to only be playing for a higher draft pick by now.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026 -
The ship is expected to reach top speeds of about 20 mph once in service.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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The setup clearly anticipates larger family groups, though a few design choices surprised me.—
Kinsey Gidick,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Renovation of the original building is anticipated to be complete in October.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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Cadman pleaded guilty in August 2025 to federal charges and awaits sentencing.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The deal, which awaits regulatory approval, has Hollywood bracing for more layoffs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Hope (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hope%20%28for%29. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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