as in anticipated
to realize or know about beforehand
what couple can possibly foreknow the trials and tribulations that marriage will bring?
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Meanwhile, raucous fans who anticipated a series sweep took their anger out on a Victor Wembanyama Spurs jersey, which was torn apart by a crowd.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
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According to RadarOnline, sources with direct knowledge of the royal schedule claimed Charles and Camilla’s decision to leave early was anticipated.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
9 June 2026
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Leo also spoke in Catalan, more than initially foreseen, during the prayer vigil that featured a question-and-answer session with young adults.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The song took on a life of its own—or rather, many lives, and not always ones that could have been foreseen.—
Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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“Foreknown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreknown. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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