be widely expected
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Indicates a common or popular expectation held by many people.
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- The new product launch is widely expected to boost company profits.
- Interest rates are widely expected to rise next quarter.
- The merger is widely expected to be announced this week.
- She is widely expected to win the championship this year.
- The team is widely expected to perform well in the playoffs.
- Tax reforms are widely expected to pass in the next session.
- The CEO is widely expected to resign after the scandal.
- Housing prices are widely expected to decline in major cities.
- The new policy is widely expected to face strong opposition.
- Economic recovery is widely expected to begin in the second half.