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I expect to vs I'm expecting to

Both "I expect to" and "I'm expecting to" are correct, but they differ in verb tense. "I expect to" is more formal and straightforward, while "I'm expecting to" is more casual and conversational. The choice between them depends on the tone and style you want to convey.
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I expect to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "I expect to" when you want to express anticipation or belief about something that will happen in the future. It is a formal and direct way of stating your expectations.

Examples:

  • I expect to finish the project by Friday.
  • She expects to receive a promotion next month.
  • Apr 12, 2024 ... I suggested to him that he CAN ask interviewers, “when should I expect to hear back?” after they ask, “do you have any questions for me?” He said that it ...
  • Oct 3, 2013 ... What Can I Expect to See?By Way of IntroductionIt's a very easy mistake to make.You see those spectacular images of colour and shape which ...
  • Sep 9, 2024 ... How much should I expect to spend in the learning phase? (new ad account). I started my first Meta ads campaign last week and have spent ...
  • Jul 9, 2017 ... Ask. When can I expect to hear back? When will you have _____? What are the next steps here?
  • Aug 8, 2024 ... Should I expect to lose my first few games of UFO Defense? UFO: Enemy Unknown. I'm trying to get into UFO defense, but finding it ...
  • Jun 30, 2011 ... I just submitted a job application. How long should I expect to wait for a response? 93 Answers.
  • Sep 4, 2024 ... How many sales per hour should I expect to make at a convention? + Also any tips in general? Artist Alley. I'm selling keychains, and might ...
  • Jul 1, 2020 ... But I am getting the following error: I expect to see \omit only after tab marks or the \cr of an alignment. Proceed, and I'll ignore this case.
  • Jun 20, 2024 ... Find out more on When can I expect to hear back from BCG Final/Decision Round for North America Intern on the PrepLounge Consulting Q&A ...
  • "I expect to make at least seven mistakes a round" - Walter Hagen.

Alternatives:

  • I anticipate
  • I foresee
  • I predict

I'm expecting to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "I'm expecting to" in a more casual or conversational setting when talking about future plans or events. It adds a sense of informality and personal connection to the expectation.

Examples:

  • I'm expecting to meet with the client tomorrow.
  • They're expecting to have a baby in the spring.
  • May 13, 2021 ... Why am I losing money when I'm expecting to get more? Question. r ...
  • Mar 14, 2024 ... I have a robot I want to animate. I've gotten a blockout version done. I'm expecting to do some very straightforward, hand-made frames for its animations.
  • Oct 10, 2024 ... I'm expecting to get my ass kicked but consider: i cast spell of be kiggy. OC. Waiting to get called a furry and to kms lol.
  • Sep 19, 2024 ... If I get in — I'm expecting to but who knows — I want to be physical” Mark Kaboly / Steelers Correspondent For The @PatMcAfeeShow PITTSBURGH ...
  • Apr 10, 2024 ... 23K likes, 119 comments - jazminrenae on April 10, 2024: "SUPRISE!!! I'M EXPECTING… To Keep Pressin'! ‍♀️ @FashionNova".
  • Oct 27, 2024 ... They opened a ticket for this issue and I'm expecting to hear back Monday. At the suggestion of Sandeep from the support team, I've tried ...
  • Feb 5, 2021 ... ... I'm expecting to be able to do coming from Sketch. Please consider. 19 Likes. Gleb February 6, 2021, 12:15am 6. I don't work at Figma. Feel ...
  • May 16, 2023 ... In the example below I'm expecting to have the Duration for the Survey Specs group = 12 days (May 11 - May 26) - Note I'm hiding the WeekEnd ...
  • Sep 25, 2024 ... I've ordered RT6600ax and I'm expecting to get it tommorow. Now I have RT2600ac with 1xMR2200 as a mesh point and everything is updated to ...
  • Apr 28, 2020 ... I'm expecting to be having around 50 API calls a day for now. That quickly adds up, or am I understanding things wrong? I have succesfully ...

Alternatives:

  • I'm looking forward to
  • I'm counting on
  • I'm anticipating

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