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Due to be called for? (8)

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expected

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(Other definitions for expected that I've seen before include "Considered likely or probable to happen" , "Assumed; required as due" , "Anticipated" , "Awaited - required" , "Seen as likely to happen" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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