anticipation
Example Sentences
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NASA’s successful Artemis II mission this month amped up anticipation for a planned lunar landing in 2028.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Tomatoes deserve their time under the spotlight, especially in anticipation of National Fresh Tomato Day, which is on April 6.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 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
What’s known as “pip watch” started earlier this week, a time of high anticipation when livestream viewers watch for signs of a chick breaking out of its shell.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Once again, Kepler’s future looked uncertain, and he needed to draw on every resource he had in anticipation of another move.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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