in anticipation of
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: expecting that (something will happen or that someone will arrive)
They hired extra police officers in anticipation of a big crowd at the concert.
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Now the car is in England in anticipation of the sale.
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
The single-elimination tournament takes place as bears reach peak fat after a summer-long effort in anticipation of entering hibernation.
—Saman Shafiq, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Middleton opted for earth tones for the outing, wearing shades of green and brown in anticipation of the fall season.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
The passengers deplaned, then reboarded in anticipation of the runway reopening soon, only to get bad news.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
The single-elimination tournament takes place as bears reach peak fat after a summer-long effort in anticipation of entering hibernation.
—Saman Shafiq, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Middleton opted for earth tones for the outing, wearing shades of green and brown in anticipation of the fall season.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
The passengers deplaned, then reboarded in anticipation of the runway reopening soon, only to get bad news.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in anticipation of
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“In anticipation of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20anticipation%20of. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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