anticipation

Example Sentences

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Everybody was leaning forward in anticipation, waiting for Kathy to start.

From Literature

My butterflies have been flapping about all day in anticipation of seeing him, like they’ve been rehearsing for a performance of The Nutcracker.

From Literature

Kenya's energy ministry on Wednesday denied that there was a shortage of fuel, accusing retailers of hoarding the commodity in anticipation of higher prices.

From BBC

Blindfolded, I felt Theatre Obscura was mostly playing off our fears rather than giving in to them, largely keying in on our anticipation that something may happen to us when stripped of sight.

From Los Angeles Times

There was great anticipation surrounding a political heavyweight and whether she’d jump into the race.

From Los Angeles Times