watch expectantly
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to observe something or someone, anticipating a particular event or action
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- The audience watched expectantly as the curtain slowly rose.
- Children watch expectantly for Santa on Christmas Eve.
- She watched expectantly as her pregnancy test developed.
- Fans watched expectantly for the announcement of the winner.
- The dog watched expectantly as I opened the treat jar.
- Students watched expectantly as the teacher graded their exams.
- We watched expectantly for the fireworks to begin.
- The crowd watched expectantly as the politician took the stage.
- Parents watch expectantly during their child's first steps.
- Investors watched expectantly for the market opening bell.