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foreseen

ADJECTIVE
anticipated
Synonyms


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While some supply-chain-related impact to IBM’s prior expectations were foreseen, “we did not anticipate the magnitude of the capex reprioritization,” Krishna said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

What he could never have foreseen was that his national team career would some day become a matter of White House concern and international controversy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

What Lily couldn’t have foreseen, of course, was that her amateur detective skills would become necessary when, one day, George is found dead, and the investigation by a bumbling local policeman isn’t up to snuff.

From Salon May 25, 2026

"I am sure that you could and should have reasonably foreseen the risk," said Mr Justice Jeremy Johnson.

From BBC Mar. 31, 2026

Although he had never thought of it as an omen, Colonel Aureliano Buendía had foreseen the tragic end of his sons in a certain way.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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