as in anticipates
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
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American Eagle also anticipates a low-single-digit decline in sales for the full year, compared to expectations of 3% growth.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025 -
Incorporating $2 billion of higher product input costs this year, the analyst anticipates earnings and revenue for fiscal 2026 will come in 5% to 6% lower as a result.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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This year, Marte expects to bring in as much as $12 million selling cannabis legally.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,Eric Clark,
CNBC,
4 Jan. 2025
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The Dutch public health agency expects the vaccine to prevent roughly 80% of hospital admissions among infants and toddlers.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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And yet, while a crucial offseason awaits the Red Wings and general manager Steve Yzerman, many of the most crucial long-term pieces for Detroit are the prospects already within their system, working their way up from college hockey, juniors, Europe and AHL Grand Rapids.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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If entertainment and relaxation are in the plans, a state-of-the-art movie theater room awaits downstairs, and two additional loft areas can be used for dance parties or a game room.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Watches (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watches%20%28for%29. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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