in expectation

In expectation of this approach other companies – including debt laden Southern Water - have already said shareholders rather than customers would pay bonuses to executives.

It may be that the UK government is engaging in expectation management and the budget will be less miserable than advertised.

Mr Rodwell strongly denied any suggestion he had pushed through the deals in expectation that he would be treated by the studio companies.

The excited behaviour of children towards sugary foods may be attributed to a burst of dopamine released in expectation of a reward, although the level of dopamine release is much less than that of a psychostimulant drug.

Mr Rodwell strongly denied any suggestion he had pushed through the deals in expectation that he would be treated by the studio companies.