in anticipation of
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The key distinction is that much of the late 1990s telecom buildout created capacity in anticipation of future customers.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
Meanwhile, on Tuesday afternoon, a group of more than two dozen protesters gathered outside the Trump National Golf Club entrance in anticipation of the president’s arrival.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
The goal was to be ready for 2026 or 2027 in anticipation of a war, they said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 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
Vincent and Gauguin had exchanged self-portraits in anticipation of their new partnership.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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