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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In the first phase of the ceasefire deal, 33 hostages -- including women, children, sick people and those over 50 -- are expected to be released gradually in return for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.—
SHLOMO MOR AND WAAFA SHURAFA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Jan. 2025 -
The coldest air of the season is expected across Florida on Saturday morning with even the potential for falling iguanas!—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Withdrawal from the agreement was anticipated to be among Trump’s first actions in office, which are expected to focus in large part on energy and environmental policy.—
Zack Budryk,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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Bitcoin gained steam last week as traders anticipated the inauguration, viewed by many in crypto as symbolic of a new golden era of more supportive crypto regulation in the U.S. Ahead of the event, speculation that Trump might announce an executive order on crypto early in his new term grew.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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McClatchy News reached out to Fashion Nova for comment Jan. 30 and was awaiting a response.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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Still, that would make the gap between Season 1 and 2 two and a half years or more, a not very welcome development for fans who have been awaiting Season 2 premiere date news.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2025
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