anticipation

Example Sentences

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According to the researchers, this suggests that some GPs may have prescribed HRT in anticipation that menopause could worsen existing symptoms.

From Science Daily

Lynagh said he was licking his lips in anticipation of facing Ireland, who were hammered 36-14 by France on Thursday, in Dublin next Saturday.

From Barron's

When Kamala Harris’ social media accounts fired back up this week, teasing a big announcement, there were predictions, laughter and some nervous anticipation.

From Salon

His stomach grew tight with the anticipation of something nasty about to happen.

From Literature

A few years ago, the Rams pulled back financially in anticipation of this offseason.

From Los Angeles Times