anticipating
Example Sentences
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Coach Tommy Lloyd pivoted to a freshmen-heavy roster, anticipating fewer quality transfers as Covid eligibility ended.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
HBO boss Casey Bloys told multiple outlets this week that the network had taken precautions anticipating the vitriol the “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” actors would face.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
“In short, we expect KBH shares to hold up far better than the decline in estimates, which generally signals the market is anticipating a bottom is near,” he added.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
Instead of selling into a panic, they buy instead, anticipating he will soon back down or moderate his stance, sparking an equity rebound.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 22, 2026
Mismatched remnants of other carpets were positioned in front of the sofa and chairs, like individual welcome mats anticipating where a person’s feet would contact the floor.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
