Sentence examples for was expecting from inspiring English sources
The phrase "was expecting" is correct and can be used in written English
It is typically used when talking about someone's anticipation or prediction of a future event or situation. Example: I was expecting a large crowd at the concert, but to my surprise, there were only a few people in attendance.
Dictionary
was expecting
verb
To look for (mentally); to look forward to, as to something that is believed to be about to happen or come; to have a previous apprehension of, whether of good or evil; to look for with some confidence; to anticipate; -- often followed by an infinitive, sometimes by a clause (with, or without, that).
- I expect to receive wages. I expect that the troops will be defeated.
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