expecting

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"an enthusiastic lover of art"

"They were able handle their disagreements reasonably."

"One way to encourage your employees to work harder is by giving them incentives."

"a continuous current of electricity"

"My expectation is that the school will have a good field trip next week. "

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

"an obligatory promise"

"Many working parents rely on childcare to ensure their children are safe and cared for during the day. "

"The long commute was very stressful. "

"Computer users these days expect immediate results when they click on a link."

"Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets."