expect from

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Fatboy Slim knew what to expect from the people he was playing to: "They're lunatics," he joked, lovingly.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

For 27 of those events, the signals matched what scientists would expect from black holes merging in empty space.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Bob Dylan’s Instagram account used to feature the type of bland, standard content you’d expect from a legacy artist: “On this date” historical posts, tour announcements, box set advertisements.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

“Gracious, very kind and not pompous, which is what I would expect from most politicians,” Delilah said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

I didn’t know what to expect from her as she sat there examining her manicure.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English