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anticipation

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




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The anticipation has been longest for Jordan, which played its first international match in 1953 and its first World Cup qualifier in 1986.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The government’s campaign against excessive price competition helped stabilize promotions and reduced incentives for consumers to delay purchases in anticipation of deeper discounts.

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

My eyes search the expanse in anticipation, but when I realize I’m alone, I have to quell a fleeting disappointment.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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