expectation
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A delay to first production was flagged in January, although the new timeline of late FY31 is behind the bank’s 1H FY31 expectation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
Until early June, the overwhelming expectation among economists and traders was for at least one more interest-rate rise in Australia by the end of 2026, most likely in August.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
"When I thought reflecting pool, I would see some reflection of the monument on the pool. That's what the name says, so that didn't meet my expectation," said Ravi Desai, visiting from Australia.
From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026
What would be a reasonable expectation for covering the costs and expenses of the summer house?
From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026
T. Arnold Hill spoke in support of the union, but cautioned that the Urban League’s expectation was that the union would not play favorites between the races.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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