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anticipation

[an-tis-uh-pey-shuhn] / ænˌtɪs əˈpeɪ ʃən /




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Anticipation for the debut was high, driven by Cerebras’ unique artificial-intelligence infrastructure.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Anticipation for a fresh round of talks grew after Munir visited Iran for three days last week to continue efforts to bridge gaps between the U.S. and Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Anticipation was high for Timothée Chalamet, thanks to his bold performance in “Marty Supreme” and an equally bold marketing campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

Anticipation for MI450 and Helios could be coming at the cost of MI355x, as customers seem to be pausing those orders, UBS’s Timothy Arcuri said, citing recent calls with experts.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 3, 2025

Anticipation began to plague her with such ferocity that the thought of a husband, on which all her hopes were pinned, threatened at times to send her into another attack.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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