anticipating
Example Sentences
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The move is designed to reflect longer life expectancy with many younger people anticipating working into their 70s, although the government is still reviewing any further pension age rises.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
HBO boss Casey Bloys told multiple outlets this week that the network had taken precautions anticipating the vitriol the “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” actors would face.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
“In short, we expect KBH shares to hold up far better than the decline in estimates, which generally signals the market is anticipating a bottom is near,” he added.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, with Merck anticipating it will record a charge of about $5.8 billion, or $2.35 a share.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026
The sensation of skin on skin set off a riot of revulsion in Kaz’s head, but because he’d been anticipating the attack, he managed to control the sickness that overcame him.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
