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expectancies
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the state of anticipating or looking forward to something
- His eyes shone with expectancy as he waited for the lottery results to be announced.
- She walked into the interview room with a sense of expectancy, confident about her chances.
- They watched the clock with growing expectancy as midnight approached.
- Expectancy lingered in the atmosphere as the sun set and the fireworks were about to begin.
- An air of expectancy filled the room as the students prepared for the final announcement.
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