as in anticipates
to realize or know about beforehand
what couple can possibly foreknow the trials and tribulations that marriage will bring?
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Dubbed the Stormwater and Streets tax, Edgerton anticipates using the dollars generated to help address drainage problems and safety issues on the roads that would otherwise not be funded.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
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American anticipates around 525 daily flights during summer peak days, compared to just over 480 last year.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Mar. 2026
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By planting more apple and apricot trees, Lutticken foresees freeze-drying fruit for year-round consumption.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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The analyst also foresees the company announcing another data center customer ahead of this analyst day.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Foreknows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreknows. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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