anticipation

Example Sentences

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I remember my BR days—Before Retirement—as a time of great anticipation as I looked forward to leaving the workplace.

From The Wall Street Journal

The anticipation and exuberance that bounced around in the arena moments ago gets sucked out of the concrete and cold dread rushes in.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hundreds of fans scream as “All aboard!” resonates through the park, watching in anticipation as a spotlight searches for its fuzzy rock ‘n’ roll star to emerge.

From Los Angeles Times

But clearly, many investors went long WBD in December in anticipation of a sale.

From MarketWatch

I follow them down the sidewalk, zipping and unzipping my purse in nervous anticipation.

From Literature