anticipation

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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

As the countdown clock restarted, the atmosphere turned to electric anticipation.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“It keeps markets in a constant state of anticipation, as any unexpected deviation, whether toward a deeper slowdown or higher inflation, could significantly alter monetary policy expectations,” he says.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The massive funding round comes with anticipation that OpenAI is planning to become a publicly traded company this year as competition intesifies in the AI sector.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Sargon purred as I came closer, and he wriggled in anticipation of a sweet belly-rub.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda