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

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

As Sankey took the stand for what turned out to be nearly three hours of testimony, the SEC sued LSU in an Alabama federal court, in anticipation of the ruling that was eventually handed down by Judge William Jorden. — Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Since 2022, the museum has been acquiring works for its permanent collection in anticipation of the show, beginning with Patrick Martinez’s Promised Land (2022), followed soon after by works by Guadalupe Maravilla, Ilana Savdie, and Eamon Ore-Giron. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

In addition, Kushner might invoke attorney-client privilege and the work-product doctrine, which exempt certain materials prepared by attorneys in investigations conducted in anticipation of litigation or trial. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in anticipation of

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