as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
watch for all the latest news on this Web site
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Subscribe The additional tariffs are scheduled to take effect on March 4, coinciding with a high-profile annual gathering in Beijing where Chinese authorities are expected to unveil economic targets and fresh policy support.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025 -
What does president and general manager Bill Guerin expect from Hartman for the remainder of the season?—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
3 Mar. 2025
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Every organization anticipates retirements and resignations.—
Sherzod Odilov,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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No one should have anticipated what Williams had done.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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Police said the Holland Police Department took the suspect in custody at 5:15 a.m. Thursday, after being notified by the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force Crestwood police Chief Kevin Sisk said no charges have been filed as police are still awaiting extradition of the suspect back to Illinois.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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So the intrigue factor could hardly be higher as devotees await both their subsequent releases to see whether either or both of these master songwriters will fully Go There.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Watch (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch%20%28for%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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