anticipation

Example Sentences

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Kenya's energy ministry on Wednesday denied that there was a shortage of fuel, accusing retailers of hoarding the commodity in anticipation of higher prices.

From BBC

Blindfolded, I felt Theatre Obscura was mostly playing off our fears rather than giving in to them, largely keying in on our anticipation that something may happen to us when stripped of sight.

From Los Angeles Times

There was great anticipation surrounding a political heavyweight and whether she’d jump into the race.

From Los Angeles Times

By the time the last BTS member ended his conscription last June, anticipation of the group’s return was running high.

From The Wall Street Journal

FedEx blew away quarterly earnings expectations and raised its full-year outlook, in anticipation of higher sales and profits despite soaring oil prices and global shipping disruptions caused by the Iran war.

From Barron's