anticipation
Example Sentences
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Yet crude prices have begun to come down in anticipation that the cease-fire will hold.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
Once production wrapped and the new season approached, fan anticipation and curiosity grew.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 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
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
I closed my eyes, remembering the breathless laughter, the whispers, the anticipation.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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