anticipated
adjective
an·tic·i·pat·ed
an-ˈti-sə-ˌpā-təd 
: expected or looked-forward to
A large crowd gathered for his (eagerly) anticipated arrival.
making plans for the anticipated budget cuts
Thanks to the generosity and hard work of countless talented designers, these highly anticipated events raise funds to benefit valuable, important causes …—
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the anticipated date of delivery is July 14th
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As the summer draws to a close, New York City hosts one of the most anticipated times of the year for the entertainment industry.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Sep. 2024
Key upcoming dates in the case include the anticipated release of an independent examiner’s report by the end of the month and a plan confirmation hearing set for October 7.
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—Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
The relaunch of the website marks all the changes happening at i-D Magazine and the anticipated comeback of the print magazine.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 4 Sep. 2024
Details have been scarce around the anticipated series starring Niecy Nash-Betts and Courtney B. Vance that is set to premiere on Sept. 25.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2024
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Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Sep. 2024
Key upcoming dates in the case include the anticipated release of an independent examiner’s report by the end of the month and a plan confirmation hearing set for October 7.
Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.
—Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
The relaunch of the website marks all the changes happening at i-D Magazine and the anticipated comeback of the print magazine.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 4 Sep. 2024
Details have been scarce around the anticipated series starring Niecy Nash-Betts and Courtney B. Vance that is set to premiere on Sept. 25.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Anticipated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anticipated. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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