anticipating
Example Sentences
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Many fans on TikTok are fully engaged with Fruit Love Island, voting for which fruit couple is their favourite, who they want to see leave the island, and anticipating the next episode.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
Coach Tommy Lloyd pivoted to a freshmen-heavy roster, anticipating fewer quality transfers as Covid eligibility ended.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
HBO boss Casey Bloys told multiple outlets this week that the network had taken precautions anticipating the vitriol the “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” actors would face.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
“In short, we expect KBH shares to hold up far better than the decline in estimates, which generally signals the market is anticipating a bottom is near,” he added.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
She realized she had to cut a weaving course, like cargo ships in mortal-age wartime, to throw them off her path and keep them from anticipating where she’d be next.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.