anticipation
Example Sentences
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There was initially a lot of anticipation over how relations would play out between Robert Francis Prevost and Trump -- two very different world leaders at odds over many issues.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
In anticipation of a return to the tour in Rome next week, the 23-year-old had a short training spell at the Ferrer Academy near Benidorm in Spain.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
That childhood craving has grown rather strong as of late, especially in anticipation of National Pretzel Day, officially on April 26th.
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026
“Widow’s Bay” reaches deep into that bag of tropes, but it’s all part of the game; familiarity breeds anticipation, which breeds fear.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 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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