in anticipation

Example Sentences

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The move would be in anticipation of similar cuts the company expects at Anthropic, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The government’s campaign against excessive price competition helped stabilize promotions and reduced incentives for consumers to delay purchases in anticipation of deeper discounts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

North Norfolk District Council said additional bins had been placed around the beach in anticipation of high visitor numbers.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The Getty Center is not alone among L.A. cultural institutions revamping their facilities in anticipation of Olympic tourism.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

A new instructor, a knight named Dulcamara, is talking about rules of inheritance, probably in anticipation of the coming coronation.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black