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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Rarely has a 0-0 draw at a World Cup been so eagerly anticipated… and then celebrated.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
16 June 2026 -
The Newsom administration has attempted creative efforts to shrink CDCR’s budget, such as hiring outside consultants to find operations efficiencies, but those endeavors have resulted in less savings than initially anticipated.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail (1 inch) are foreseen.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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When England touched down in Miami on June 1 to prepare themselves to be comfortable with being uncomfortable, nobody could have foreseen the car crash that was about to unfold.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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“Foreknown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreknown. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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