in anticipation of
idiom
: expecting that (something will happen or that someone will arrive)
They hired extra police officers in anticipation of a big crowd at the concert.
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The evening temperatures were mild, the wind was light and the sunset created an explosion of color across the sky just as thousands were gathering on the lawn in front of the main stage in anticipation of Charli XCX’s set.
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Paul Albani-Burgio, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
At times, the stock may react in anticipation of earnings based on peer performance.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
His faithful listeners have linked a private Instagram account to the New Orleans artist in anticipation of fresh sounds.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Many vendors have been shipping more goods from China to the US in anticipation of the tariffs.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
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Paul Albani-Burgio, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
At times, the stock may react in anticipation of earnings based on peer performance.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
His faithful listeners have linked a private Instagram account to the New Orleans artist in anticipation of fresh sounds.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Many vendors have been shipping more goods from China to the US in anticipation of the tariffs.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
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“In anticipation of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20anticipation%20of. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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