- present participle of anticipate.
anticipating
Example Sentences
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Locals were anticipating the busiest summer in years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
The data weighed on monetary policy expectations, with markets now anticipating no change to interest rates from the Federal Reserve at its next meeting, boosting the precious metal, the strategist says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Fans have been anticipating their doubles reunion since Serena announced her return to competitive tennis in June.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
For the third quarter, analysts are anticipating revenue of $12.5 billion, according to FactSet.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
I realize that for the first time since I have come to St. Emilion, I am not dwelling in the past but anticipating, without dread, the future.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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