in anticipation of

Example Sentences

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GfK’s savings index for April ticked up, indicating that households are building financial buffers in anticipation of further pain down the line.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Last summer, DES also laid off about 500 employees in response to the elimination of federal grants and in anticipation of additional federal cuts.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

This was apparent on Tuesday and Wednesday, when major equity indexes posted their best two-day gain since last May in anticipation of Trump’s televised address to the nation.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Kenya's energy ministry on Wednesday denied that there was a shortage of fuel, accusing retailers of hoarding the commodity in anticipation of higher prices.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The captain with his single bloodshot eye; the parrot, his head bobbing in anticipation of whatever nonsense I would add to this foolishness.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman