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anticipation

[an-tis-uh-pey-shuhn] / ænˌtɪs əˈpeɪ ʃən /




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Investor anticipation of getting hold of hot stocks is still high.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

And then there’s the constant anticipation that something else will go wrong.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

While Advantest lost its exclusive position in testing Nvidia’s chips after Teradyne’s 2026 entry, the analyst reckons Nvidia’s move to dual source is likely in anticipation of significant test opportunities from upcoming platforms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

In anticipation of his 11th stand-up comedy special, “Tea & Scotch,” Oswalt appeared on Delish’s “SNACKS!” to discuss all things food and cravings.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Part of me still expected to ram face-first into solid rock, and I closed my eyes in anticipation of impact.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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