expecting

Example Sentences

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Nonetheless, L.A. is expecting a major jump in tourism for the World Cup in June and the 2028 Olympic Games.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Dell Technologies rises with analysts expecting a ‘beat and raise’ from the company when it reports earnings next week.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

They also dismissed the felony conspiracy charges from the initial indictment last month, leaving four defendants expecting to go to trial on only the misdemeanor assault charges next week.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“The revenue that they were expecting is way down. They’re not even close to hitting the numbers that they were expecting.”

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

I was expecting something similar to the dorms back at the Academy, small no-nonsense rooms equipped with a bed, dresser, and desk, but these couldn’t be more different.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin