anticipation
Example Sentences
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And then there’s the constant anticipation that something else will go wrong.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Apple’s stock rose in anticipation of the release, but gave up ground after the announcement, closing 1.9% lower.
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
“The audience gets to see the whole thing. They get to see the buildup, the anticipation, the payoff.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
The opposite was true: they seemed to talk only to heighten their anticipation of the next bite, and when the next bite came, their faces took on a look of utter absorption.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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