expectation

Example Sentences

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There have been many surprises from extreme weather events or how fast some areas are heating compared to expectations.

From Salon

He added that 2026 "should be another year of record setting for stocks", pointing in part to expectations for lower borrowing costs, which could boost corporate earnings and drive stock prices higher.

From BBC

That said, markets can keep climbing beyond our expectations.

From Barron's

By Christmas, American Raceways hit $100 and we were rich by the standards of those days, and certainly compared to my expectations.

From Barron's

But companies often use the feel-good mood to reset investor expectations.

From Barron's