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19 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Expectancy' in a Sentence

"The quality or state of expecting; the anticipation, belief, or desire that something will happen." more

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With an air of expectancy, the audience hushed as the curtains slowly opened on the school play.
The children waited with great expectancy for the teacher to announce the class field trip.
The expectancy in the room grew as the magician prepared for his next trick.
The children had an air of expectancy as they waited for the school bus.
His eyes sparkled with expectancy when he saw the birthday presents.
The students felt a sense of expectancy as they eagerly anticipated the announcement of the class field trip destination.
The expectancy of a snowy day filled the classroom as the students looked out the window.
The puppy barked with expectancy as it saw its owner approaching with a treat.
The puppy wagged its tail in joyful expectancy as the owner prepared to go for a walk.
The audience sat in hushed expectancy, awaiting the magician's next amazing trick.
The expectancy in the air was palpable as the runners lined up for the race.
The detective entered the mysterious room with a sense of expectancy, anticipating a crucial clue to the case.
With an air of expectancy, the little boy eagerly approached the brightly wrapped gift box.
The room was filled with expectancy before the magic show began.
The gardeners planted seeds in the fertile soil, filled with expectancy for the colorful flowers that would bloom.
The birthday girl opened her presents with an air of happy expectancy.
The children waited with great expectancy for the magician to reveal his next trick.
A hush of expectancy fell over the class as the teacher announced a surprise.
With an air of expectancy, the audience eagerly awaited the magician's next mesmerizing trick.

Expectancy

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nounThe quality or state of expecting; the anticipation, belief, or desire that something will happen.

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Last Updated On: June 6, 2024
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