in anticipation of
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: expecting that (something will happen or that someone will arrive)
They hired extra police officers in anticipation of a big crowd at the concert.
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Lucy, who recently turned 13, was filmed in her signature state of excitement, shaking in anticipation of getting her favorite treat.
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Now, those proposals are being debated in the Parliament and Council in anticipation of final approval by the end of 2025.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
The Mets plan to travel Paul Blackburn to Los Angeles for their upcoming series against the Dodgers next week in anticipation of activating him off the injured list.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
Having stabilized their bank balances and secured pay rises, consumers are now spending in anticipation of a more stable interest rate and price environment, according to the economist.
—Ganesh Rao,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 23 May 2025
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Now, those proposals are being debated in the Parliament and Council in anticipation of final approval by the end of 2025.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
The Mets plan to travel Paul Blackburn to Los Angeles for their upcoming series against the Dodgers next week in anticipation of activating him off the injured list.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
Having stabilized their bank balances and secured pay rises, consumers are now spending in anticipation of a more stable interest rate and price environment, according to the economist.
—Ganesh Rao,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for in anticipation of
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“In anticipation of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20anticipation%20of. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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