expectant

Example Sentences

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Ammar al-Buhaisi, who lives in Deir al-Balah, is struggling to get enough food, let alone new clothes for his children -- and has been avoiding their expectant questions.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

In one, rugmakers patiently sit with their weavings—a calmly expectant snapshot that reflects on the final days the artist spent waiting for the birth of his child.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Mollie Young, from Newport, will be the first expectant mum to receive a baby bundle on 2 Febuary, hand-delivered by Minister for Children and Social Care Dawn Bowden.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

The local health bureau in Yunnan province said such data was needed to identify expectant mothers.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025

Delia finished Velia’s thought, looking at her twin first and then turning to me with an expectant look.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall