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expecting



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"We are expecting a very big week, everyone is buzzing, can't wait."

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

AI is still in the early phase of its promised transformation of the economy, with many investors expecting the technology to ultimately bring about a productivity boom, he said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

“Unfortunately, we’re expecting a crisis at the end of this year.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

If you buy Nike, you’ve got to say you’re expecting a real turnaround, when actually you’ve got people like Amer and all these other people coming for Nike’s lunch.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

This certainly wasn’t the all-powerful evil item of doom they had all been expecting.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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