be expected

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Decades ago, when beating the consensus really meant something, a stock with a positive earnings surprise could be expected to beat the market for several months after its earnings announcement.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

These kinds of abrupt changes, called millennial-scale climate events, reveal that Earth's climate system can reorganize much faster than would be expected from slow changes in Earth's orbit alone.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

"Under the arrangement, Israel, as a US ally, would also be expected to halt the war in Lebanon," it added.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Burnham would widely be expected to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the leadership - and thereby become Prime Minister - if he can first convince voters in Makerfield.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

I’m worried I’ll be expected to help her when the time comes.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline