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expect the shared
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "expect the shared" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to express anticipation regarding something that is shared, but it lacks clarity and context. Example: "I expect the shared resources to be available by the end of the week."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
News & Media
Alternative expressions(1)
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
4 human-written examples
For all these reasons we expect the shared patterns of gene-expression to be low but we looked for any specificity indicating that the technique could pick out meaningful shared biological patterns.
Science
We would expect the shared environmental contribution to the etiology of g to diminish throughout childhood and into adolescence while the genetic contribution increases (Boomsma 1993).
Science
Generally, in case of incomplete lineage sorting, we would expect the shared cytoplasmic-nuclear haplotypes to be randomly distributed in a mosaic pattern over the species geographic range [ 8, 9].
Science
Due to this and other unshared risk factors, we do not expect the shared association of CST3 to be sufficient to cause comorbidity between AD and AMD.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
56 human-written examples
We expect the shares to perform well today.
News & Media
Despite yesterday's blip, most analysts expect the shares to move higher.
News & Media
City anlaysts, however, do not expect the shares to go into free-fall.
News & Media
We expect the shares to react well to the update this morning and we re-iterate our positive stance.
News & Media
Skeptics doubt the market is as big as the company projects, and expect the shares to plunge when that becomes apparent.
News & Media
Neither should we expect the share of income flowing to capital to stay roughly constant over time: what another economist, Nicholas Kaldor, labelled a key fact of economic growth.
News & Media
There is a private equity overhang but we expect the share will re-rate to align with retail roll-out stories.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When describing anticipation for something communal, consider stronger alternatives like "look forward to the shared experience" or "anticipate the shared benefits" for clarity.
Common error
Avoid using "expect the shared" as it sounds incomplete. Ensure a clear subject and object by specifying what is being shared and what the expectation is. For example, use "expect the shared resources" instead of just "expect the shared".
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88%
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "expect the shared" functions as a verb phrase where "expect" is the verb and "the shared" acts as a determiner followed by an adjective modifying an implied noun. However, it often requires further context to be grammatically sound. Ludwig AI marks this phrase as awkward.
Frequent in
Science
60%
News & Media
40%
Formal & Business
0%
Less common in
Academia
0%
Encyclopedias
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Wiki
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while "expect the shared" is understandable, it often requires additional context to be grammatically correct and clear. Ludwig AI identifies this phrase as not being correct. More effective alternatives include "look forward to the shared", "anticipate the shared", or specifying exactly what is being shared, such as "expect the shared resources". This improves clarity and ensures the phrase fits seamlessly into your writing. While the phrase appears in both scientific and news contexts, it is relatively rare, making precise language even more crucial.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
anticipate the shared
Replaces "expect" with "anticipate", offering a more formal tone while retaining the core meaning of looking forward to something shared.
look forward to the shared
Substitutes "expect" with "look forward to", providing a more common and natural way to express positive anticipation.
await the shared
Replaces "expect" with "await", suggesting a sense of waiting for something shared to occur or become available.
foresee the shared
Uses "foresee" instead of "expect", indicating a prediction about something that will be shared in the future.
predict the shared
Employs "predict" instead of "expect", focusing on the act of making a prediction about something shared.
count on the shared
Replaces "expect" with "count on", suggesting a reliance on something that is shared.
presume the shared
Substitutes "expect" with "presume", indicating an assumption about something shared.
assume the shared
Uses "assume" instead of "expect", suggesting a belief without concrete evidence about something shared.
hope for the shared
Replaces "expect" with "hope for", expressing a desire for something shared to happen.
await the distribution of
Replace "expect the shared" with a more verbose alternative "await the distribution of", but the meaning is similar.
FAQs
What are some alternatives to "expect the shared" that sound more natural?
Consider using phrases like "look forward to the shared", "anticipate the shared", or "await the shared", depending on the context.
How can I use the idea of 'shared expectation' correctly in a sentence?
Instead of "expect the shared", try specifying what's being shared and the context: "We expect the shared resources to be available soon" or "I expect the shared workload to be manageable".
Is "expect the shared" grammatically correct?
While understandable, "expect the shared" is not grammatically ideal. It's better to rephrase for clarity. For example, "We expect the shared results to be positive" is clearer.
What's the difference between "expect the shared" and "anticipate the shared"?
"Anticipate the shared" is a more formal way of saying "expect the shared", but both need to be followed by a noun. It is better to rephrase your sentence with better alternatives.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
88%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested