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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And the facility is expected to get more crowded — eventually having capacity for about 3,000 detainees.—
Kairi Lowery,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025 -
Moore was expected to face 35 years in federal prison.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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The company anticipates cleanup efforts to wrap up at the end of August, but the target may be adjusted as needed to ensure safety.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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The climate crisis is anticipated to worsen natural disasters, including extreme rain.—
Michelle Krupa,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
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Since the mistrial, Melly’s legal team filed a motion requesting bond for the rapper’s release while awaiting retrial.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
15 July 2025
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Google’s phone is racing ahead with Android 16 and new security and privacy features, while Samsung awaits its own rollout.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Watch (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch%20%28for%29. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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