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in anticipation of



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“People are paying more attention to athlete stories in anticipation of what’s going to happen on U.S. soil.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Simpson says his preference is to fade rallies below the cycle highs in anticipation of a move back toward US$0.7000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

North Norfolk District Council said additional bins had been placed around the beach in anticipation of high visitor numbers.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The Getty Center is not alone among L.A. cultural institutions revamping their facilities in anticipation of Olympic tourism.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The sensor even read her stomach muscles, which, it turned out, hoverboarders always clenched in anticipation of turns.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld




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