anticipatory
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Here are a few strategies for keeping anticipatory anxiety at bay.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
It felt like he had that level of power, and everyone essentially acquiesced and you had this sort of anticipatory obedience.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
Beth Hope, an executive coach, says "Sunday blues" are very common and usually come from anticipatory stress, where the brain predicts a high demand on Monday and "activates the stress response early".
From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026
Asked why the numbers were not higher, Pace highlighted "anticipatory action, being ready".
From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025
She would have been thrilled at the prospect of seeing an important collection of ferns, and even felt some anticipatory tummy rumbles at the thought of eating what promised to be a truly delicious meal.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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