In Finland, expectant mothers are given a baby box by the state.
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Expectant
/ɪkˈspɛktənt/
Synonyms for "expectant" (72 found)
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gravidheavyhopefulhopingin anticipationin expectationin good heartin hopeslookinglooking forlooking forward tonot surprisedof good cheerof good hopeon the lookout foropen-eyedopenmouthedoptimisticparturientprepared
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3 entriesexpectant fatherexpectant motherexpectant parent
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9 entriesexpectant audienceexpectant fatherexpectant lookexpectant moodexpectant motherexpectant parentexpectant pauseexpectant silenceexpectant smile
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2 entriesSample sentences
9 total sentences available.
In Finland, expectant mothers are given a maternity package by the state.
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How's the expectant mother doing?
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Tom and Mary are expectant parents.
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