expecting

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Beijing policymakers are slated to announce the country’s latest loan prime rates on Wednesday, with analysts expecting the one-year rate to remain unchanged at 3.00% and the five-year LPR at 3.50%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

In April, Harborne told The Telegraph he "wasn't expecting anything in return apart from ensuring his safety" when referring to the gift.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

At Circana, Cohen is expecting retailers to offer discounts of 20% to 25%.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Barabak: A popular expression — which Steyer mentioned — defines insanity as doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

But Mutti was expecting just such a visit from the authorities, and had thought of everything.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo