expectations

plural of expectation
as in anticipations
the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence in expectation of a harsh winter, we budgeted more money than usual for the cost of heating our home

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Recent Examples of expectations But from the perspective of both parties, honest and open discussions pre-contract around goals, expectations and the very nature of the franchise model are crucial in ensuring that their new business relationships thrives. Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 More often than not, this occurs because the innovating organizations have a strong collaboration framework in place — a structure that outlines communication, expectations, workflows and more while keeping regulations top of mind. Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 Wicked licensing partners already with expectations of more to come. Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 This new plateau resulted from existing AI systems not meeting expectations, pessimism drying up funding and the internet boom attracting more attention and investment. Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 Still Dominguez showed decent signs in left while dealing with some rainy weather and who plays there is part of the meticulous planning and cautious purpose the Yankees head into a Division Series with really high expectations based on their performance and what teams are already eliminated. Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024

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“Expectations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectations. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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