in anticipation
Example Sentences
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WorldCom, Global Crossing and Qwest spent billions laying fiber-optic cable, building long-haul networks and expanding data-center capacity in anticipation of this demand.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
The company guided that orders for August and September remain soft as buyers delay purchases in anticipation of further selling price declines, she notes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
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
Bull replaced the phone on the hook, smiled to himself in anticipation of the coming fracas, then bellowed for Sergeant Latito.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
