anticipating
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Adjusted earnings of 5 cents a share were a hair above the 4 cents analysts were anticipating.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Meanwhile, investors focus on the European Central Bank’s upcoming meeting with markets anticipating the first ECB rate hike since 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
"We're all anticipating that, at some point, something really exciting is going to happen," she says.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Economists are anticipating an increase of 95,000 in nonfarm payrolls, down from the 115,000 gain in April.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
When I traveled, I brought backup outfits, anticipating shifts in weather and schedule, not to mention nightmare scenarios involving spilled wine or broken zippers.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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