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Meanings of expecting in English

Carrying developing offspring within the body.

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Examples for "pregnant"
Examples for "pregnant"
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Photo: AFP The cases include several involving pregnant women, the CDC said.
Radio NZ
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The latest case was a pregnant woman who has subsequently given birth.
The South African
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A fourth measure adds new requirements for pregnant minors seeking an abortion.
Reuters
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But many healthcare experts believe children and pregnant should get priority immunisation.
The Irish Times
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Four days ago, his partner announced she pregnant with their first child.
News.com.au
Usage of expecting in English
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We're expecting a number of companies to report their financial results today.
Radio NZ
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Northern Europe remains cold, with forecasts expecting them to remain below normal.
Reuters
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The wine industry is expecting another record year, despite a smaller harvest.
Radio NZ
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The second time I was expecting it; the second time I screamed.
The Silver Pigs
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Number two: I'm expecting the elections to usher in a new Zimbabwe.
Reuters
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With some bankers expecting no market access for some retail financial products.
Reuters
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Countries must use their own funds for crisis-fighting before expecting external aid.
Reuters
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Meanwhile, an economist is expecting a more muted housing market this year.
Radio NZ
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I'll let them know about the situation so they'll be expecting you.
The dark griffin
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The Insurance Counsel says it's expecting companies will review their policies today.
Radio NZ
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However the number of economists expecting a rate cut had risen strongly.
The Irish Times
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She said that to tell the truth she'd been expecting the police.
Tainted blood
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Mr McKibbin said government was expecting landlords to shoulder an unfair burden.
News.com.au
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Davis' eyes were those of someone who'd given up expecting good news.
The charlemagne pursuit
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We are both expecting a new era for constructive development, Xi said.
Reuters
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Stock market analysts had been expecting the group to return a profit.
The Irish Times
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