In the context of climate data like sea ice extent, it provides a sense of the range of expected conditions. (nsidc.org)
The executives just don't expect these conditions to last much longer than a couple of years. (canadianbusiness.com)
One should not expect those conditions — an exceptionally long and peaceful economic expansion following the destruction of much of the world's industrial capacity — to repeat themselves either. (allfinancialmatters.com)