be expected

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"I think they can achieve a lot. I think a quarter-final berth would be expected at this stage," said 43-year-old fan Eric Gordon, attending with his young nephew Oliver.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

This process allows far more heat to flow from one object to another than would normally be expected.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Neso said demand would be expected to increase even more the further England and Scotland go in the tournament, with the biggest games attracting the most viewers.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

SpaceX also posted a copy of its roadshow slide deck, which executives can be expected to use over the coming days to persuade investors to participate in its IPO.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

As might be expected, Serjeant Clippinger had no interest in the case, and enjoined me to cease my prim bickering.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson