anticipation
Example Sentences
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NASA’s successful Artemis II mission this month amped up anticipation for a planned lunar landing in 2028.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Tomatoes deserve their time under the spotlight, especially in anticipation of National Fresh Tomato Day, which is on April 6.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
This was apparent on Tuesday and Wednesday, when major equity indexes posted their best two-day gain since last May in anticipation of Trump’s televised address to the nation.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Blindfolded, I felt Theatre Obscura was mostly playing off our fears rather than giving in to them, largely keying in on our anticipation that something may happen to us when stripped of sight.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Both the Union and Confederate governments stockpiled rifles and cannons in anticipation of conflict.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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