anticipative

Example Sentences

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Mahalia was even more anticipative about her subsequent pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

From Time Magazine Archive

The President issued two proclamations—one anticipative, one celebrative.

From Time Magazine Archive

Oh, you'll like it after a while," he said, with anticipative wisdom, "but I shall be left to play with Tom.

From Westways by Mitchell, S. Weir (Silas Weir)

The soft melancholy of the countenance and attitude of Adonis, as if anticipative of his early death, and the languid self-sufficiency of Paris, appeared to me equally admirable.

From Visits and Sketches at Home and Abroad with Tales and Miscellanies Now First Collected Vol. I (of 3) by Jameson, Mrs. (Anna)

He understood the uncertainties of this location, and carefully watched the mule's anticipative ears which were symbols of treachery.

From Sunlight Patch by Harris, Credo Fitch