in anticipation of

idiom

: 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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Ahead of the Texas floods, the Texas Division of Emergency Management activated its emergency response system on July 2 in anticipation of major floods, including mobilizing water rescue squads, helicopters, and road-clearing equipment. Umair Irfan, Vox, 4 July 2025 State roads were bustling on Thursday in anticipation of the July 4th holiday Friday and Connecticut State Police and troopers were busy. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 4 July 2025 Some covered their signs in cling wrap in anticipation of the day's rainy weather. Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 With private prisons already ramping up in anticipation of more immigration arrests, the email is the latest indication that businesses see an opportunity in Trump's immigration plans. Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 2 July 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 18 Jul. 2025.

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