be expected

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"I think they can achieve a lot. I think a quarter-final berth would be expected at this stage," said 43-year-old fan Eric Gordon, attending with his young nephew Oliver.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

This process allows far more heat to flow from one object to another than would normally be expected.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Decades ago, when beating the consensus really meant something, a stock with a positive earnings surprise could be expected to beat the market for several months after its earnings announcement.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

But the agency Hamilton would be expected to run is having a disaster of its own.

From Slate • May 21, 2026

Dustfinger rolled his eyes up at the sky, as if more sense might be expected there than in Elinor's head, and began clambering into the backseat, but Elinor stopped him.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke