in anticipation of
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: 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 actor added that Steven Spielberg — who directed Temple of Doom and served as a writer and an executive producer on The Goonies — set up an elaborate prank in anticipation of Ford's visit.
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 15 Feb. 2025
It has been suggested that some CPI/PPI data may result from companies lifting prices in anticipation of future tariffs.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025
More news: Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Provides Major Health Update to Open Spring Training
Kershaw, 36, officially passed his physical and re-signed with the Dodgers on Thursday in anticipation of his 18th season in Los Angeles.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Synchrony has already made product, pricing, and policy adjustments in anticipation of the rule.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2025
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 15 Feb. 2025
It has been suggested that some CPI/PPI data may result from companies lifting prices in anticipation of future tariffs.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025
More news: Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Provides Major Health Update to Open Spring Training
Kershaw, 36, officially passed his physical and re-signed with the Dodgers on Thursday in anticipation of his 18th season in Los Angeles.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Synchrony has already made product, pricing, and policy adjustments in anticipation of the rule.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2025
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“In anticipation of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20anticipation%20of. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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