expected

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Most of the job cuts are expected to occur by the end of the third quarter, Groupon said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Vicor’s royalty revenue totaled $15 million in the first quarter, and analysts had expected it to rise slightly to $16 million in the second quarter, according to FactSet.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Wirtz demonstrated glimpses of the reasons Liverpool parted with £116m to sign him last summer - but was not close to the level expected of a player regarded as one of the world's top talents.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had expected a reading of 92.0.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

“But—” Somehow Jonah had expected them all to vote on their decision.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix