- present tense form of expect (3rd person singular).
expects
Example Sentences
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Steven Naismith, who served as one of his assistant, said last month he expects to continue in the national team set-up under a new boss.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
It expects the firm’s return on equity to be 9.7% this year, down from its earlier estimate of 17.9%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Sandisk expects adjusted gross margins to remain at around 80% through 2030 as demand for memory continues to outstrip supply.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
He expects that when Warsh makes his address at the Jackson Hole economic policy symposium on August 28, he must confirm tightening lies ahead.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
But she still acted rich and, like Grandpa, had the manner of one who expects to be obeyed.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
