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expectation

[ek-spek-tey-shuhn] / ˌɛk spɛkˈteɪ ʃən /


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So yeah, the expectation, I mean, we haven’t been shy about that.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Add to that inflation expectation of 2.39% for the next 10 years, and you have the bond’s overall, or nominal, yield of 4.48%.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

While Kling’s annualized run rate already exceeds Morningstar’s expectation, its thin gross margin, likely around 5%, and unproven user retention make Morningstar unsure about its long-term shareholder value.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

He said the law was clear in that there would be a "presumption and expectation" that there are no third trials save for "exceptional circumstances".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

I will never feel the pressure of peers or the burden of parental expectation.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan




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