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anticipation

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




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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

“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

She even went to sleep each night with a tiny sense of anticipation in her heart.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich




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