anticipation
Example Sentences
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Once production wrapped and the new season approached, fan anticipation and curiosity grew.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Last summer, DES also laid off about 500 employees in response to the elimination of federal grants and in anticipation of additional federal cuts.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
This was apparent on Tuesday and Wednesday, when major equity indexes posted their best two-day gain since last May in anticipation of Trump’s televised address to the nation.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
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 • Mar. 26, 2026
As I stood at the end of the vault runway, waiting for the signal to perform my optional vault, I felt jittery with anticipation.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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