anticipation
Example Sentences
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The developers will next prepare construction drawings and take other steps in anticipation of breaking ground in about two years.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
Moments of anticipation pass by, but the rescuers hear nothing.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
Although millions of fans have been kept busy with the multiplayer version "GTA Online", the anticipation for a true successor has been fierce.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
Rivian’s stock price has risen about 2% this month in anticipation of the R2’s release.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
The atmosphere felt like that of a crowd holding its breath with anticipation.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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