- present participle of anticipate.
anticipating
Example Sentences
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"That marks a dramatic shift in expectations from before the US-Iran war at the start of the year, when markets were anticipating at least 100 basis points of rate cuts over the same period."
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
In the case of the theft statute, it is easy to imagine the legislators’ anticipating that new forms of personal property would come into use and would merit the same protection as older items.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Analysts were anticipating $1.62 billion in housing sales and about 3,244 homes delivered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
"I have been quite explicit to say there is unlikely to be a legacy because I'm anticipating spending it all."
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Many spectators, anticipating a swift decision, had never left their seats.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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