in anticipation of

phrase

: expecting that (something will happen or that someone will arrive)

They hired extra police officers in anticipation of a big crowd at the concert.

Examples of in anticipation of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The defender attempts a long pass, while the midfield three run forward in anticipation of the knockdown. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Clear Creek crews installed the signs this week along the summit in anticipation of heavy traffic while people travel to higher elevations to see the fall colors. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

Growing the game means fans from Rome to Caracas debating their dream teams in anticipation of the Games. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Kauai County announced plans to close all parks and campgrounds and establish five refuge areas Sunday in anticipation of Hurricane Lowell’s impacts. — Tyler Ory, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for in anticipation of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove