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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In 2020, the WEF launched a Reskilling Revolution, a global initiative to help people gain education, skills, and job opportunities in anticipation of the changing world of work.
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Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Fans have arrived in Cortina in anticipation of the first matches.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
That year, developers also began converting old buildings into offices and high-rise towers in anticipation of the revitalized neighborhood becoming a hub for entertainment and technology companies.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Best Hotels & Resorts The Grand America Hotel Built in 2002 in anticipation of the Winter Olympic Games, The Grand America Hotel still provides standout, upscale accommodations for travelers.
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Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Fans have arrived in Cortina in anticipation of the first matches.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
That year, developers also began converting old buildings into offices and high-rise towers in anticipation of the revitalized neighborhood becoming a hub for entertainment and technology companies.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Best Hotels & Resorts The Grand America Hotel Built in 2002 in anticipation of the Winter Olympic Games, The Grand America Hotel still provides standout, upscale accommodations for travelers.
—Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
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 13 Feb. 2026.
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