anticipation

Example Sentences

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Operating results from Freight decreased in the quarter, which the company attributed to lower shipments, high wage rates, and the hiring of more sales professionals in anticipation of the unit’s spinoff on June 1.

From The Wall Street Journal

Across Southern California, we’ve bolted our houses to their foundations in anticipation of the Big One.

From Los Angeles Times

Today, as in the old days, it’s about the big screen, the scent of popcorn, the car ride to the show filled with anticipation, and the drive back filled with awe or disappointment.

From The Wall Street Journal

It also adversely affects the quest for scarcity of product to stimulate anticipation among fans.

From BBC

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shares surged over 200% this year, driven by anticipation of an end to government control.

From Barron's