expected

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The match is expected to be played in the rain.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

By 65, account owners would have about 25% of their savings in those contracts, which are expected to deliver returns similar to long-term, high-quality bonds, said Andrew Dierdorf, portfolio manager of Fidelity’s target-date funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Health insurers Oscar and Centene are expected to benefit as AI-driven job disruption expands the nontraditional workforce.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Starship, which had a fiery end to its latest test, is expected to send its first payload to orbit in the second half of 2026, according to SpaceX’s timeline.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

I’m not sure what I’d expected, but I hadn’t thought we’d start training, let alone a simulation, within the first five minutes of walking into the place.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin