anticipation
Example Sentences
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The casting process for the new James Bond has officially begun, after years of anticipation and speculation about who will take over from Daniel Craig as 007.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
In anticipation of Sunday, I’ve been stocking up on all the ingredients I’ll need to make a dessert that’s guaranteed to satisfy my mom’s sweet tooth.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
"There's still that fun element but now, and for the last few years, you are going into Eurovision week with a sense of apprehension and nervous anticipation."
From BBC • May 9, 2026
I was hired in 1974 at age 14 in anticipation of the Christmas rush.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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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