be expected

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

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

SpaceX also posted a copy of its roadshow slide deck, which executives can be expected to use over the coming days to persuade investors to participate in its IPO.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The draft strategy, which could still change before the announcement, said governments would be expected to conduct "sovereignty risk assessments" for cloud and AI to "improve resilience" and spot European alternatives.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

They should not, however, be expected to carry over this nuanced perception of racism in other settings.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

It was only to be expected on all scores that Bellerophon should seem less mortal than divine.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton