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as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough
really; actually; ever
はたして結果はどうなるだろうか。
I wonder what the result will be.
はたして予想通りの展開となった。
As expected, things developed as predicted.
友人が果たして約束を守ってくれるのか心配だった。
I was worried whether my friend would really keep their promise.