in anticipation of
Example Sentences
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The school added two new sports this year, flag football and girls lacrosse, in anticipation of the new field space.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
"Today's efforts will focus on surveillance and cooling the affected areas in anticipation of the forecast worsening of weather conditions," it added.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
The world's tech giants have already begun slapping their own labels in anticipation of the rules.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
Jefferson stopped paying tributes and launched warships in anticipation of war, which was never officially declared by Congress.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
Rose hissed like a recoiling snake, her hand reaching to cover RiRi’s eyes in anticipation of Miig dancing an electric jig, sizzling like a piece of frying meat.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
