anticipation
Example Sentences
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Although millions of fans have been kept busy with the multiplayer version "GTA Online", the anticipation for a true successor has been fierce.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
But the crackle of anticipation in Westminster Hall made abundantly clear that this was anything but standard.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
As singer-songwriter Andrew Bird welcomed “The Pitt” composer Gavin Brivik to the stage at Largo at the Coronet, the room seemed to hold its breath in anticipation.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
Rivian’s stock price has risen about 2% this month in anticipation of the R2’s release.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
Harry and Sully and Anton, walking toward him diagonally across the yard, Harry’s eyes on him, unsmiling but alert, his cronies looking happy in anticipation.
From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness
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