foreseeing

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Foreseeing the likelihood of a German invasion, the museum’s shrewd director, Jacques Jaujard, was already making plans to move the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and other treasures out of harm’s way.

From Washington Post • Feb. 16, 2023

Foreseeing the Donbas war, he brought his parents over to join him in 2012.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2022

Foreseeing more pain and injuries in the years to come, Mr. Brissette began seeking out gene therapy clinical trials.

From New York Times • Aug. 13, 2018

Foreseeing how many new faces would join the roster, he placed an emphasis on everyone getting to know each other, short of issuing “Hello, My Name Is:” stickers.

From Washington Times • Oct. 12, 2017

Foreseeing my stream of questions, Mother pulled out the dress, cut the thread with her teeth, and placed a bundle of silver pins between her lips.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat