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expecting



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"Borrowers expecting mortgage rates to drop in the coming weeks have had their hopes dashed," said Rachel Springall, from financial information service Moneyfacts.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

He said Noel "wasn't expecting... the emotional response" from fans.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

“Having a new CEO who’s more product-focused will help them navigate this new AI era where people are expecting new devices and form factors to meet their AI demands.”

From MarketWatch Sep. 7, 2026

This year, we are expecting to pay a record $3.6 billion to the state.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2026

Our new science teacher had finally made some things fall into place for me, but I was far from top of my class, and I didn’t want anyone expecting miracles.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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