How to Use anticipation in a Sentence

anticipation

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  • He looked forward to the party with anticipation.
  • She had a feeling of great anticipation before her graduation ceremony.
  • There’s a good deal of anticipation around the league for how the Ravens’ offense will look.
    — Jenny Vrentas, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2023
  • How many wins does this team need to rack up for all the hype and anticipation to pay off?
    — Kirkland Crawford, Detroit Free Press, 22 June 2023
  • The anticipation of a score seemed as thick as the morning mist.
    — Bernhard Warner, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2023
  • The anticipation of each pitch in that at-bat was part of what made that at-bat so special.
    — Theo MacKie, The Arizona Republic, 23 Mar. 2023
  • The ex-con FaceTimes the group on the ride over, which only fuels the anticipation.
    — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2023
  • The anticipation ahead of Kane’s first game was, therefore, massive in the city of Munich.
    — Manuel Veth, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2023
  • That’s one reason there is such a high level of anticipation around the IMO talks.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN, 6 July 2023
  • The start of a new baseball season brings with it a heightened sense of anticipation.
    — Steve Gardner, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2023
  • But there is such anticipation in the buildup; the learner must ready herself and overcome her fears.
    — Megan Gambino, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Planning your gear for a hiking trip amps up anticipation in the best way.
    — Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2023
  • The stock had jumped more than 50% this year, partly on anticipation of the new Grand Theft Auto release.
    — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2023
  • When the lights go out and the race begins, there’s a huge cheer, the uncorking of a year’s worth of anticipation and anxiety in one moment.
    — David Hill, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2024
  • There are no what-ifs with Volpe, just pure anticipation.
    — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2023
  • But the anticipation of this year's lottery has been building for many months.
    — Detroit Free Press, 8 May 2023
  • And like, just that — like there was so much adrenaline and so much anticipation.
    — Natalie Morales, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2023
  • There was a good deal of anticipation for this matchup as the two teams went into the game with identical records, tied atop the De Anza standings.
    — Glenn Reeves, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2024
  • However, what many viewers didn’t expect to see the past week while waiting in anticipation for the eggs to hatch was the two birds fighting over who would keep the eggs warm in the nest.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
  • After months of anticipation, a fan-favorite taco spot from the Charleston area is opening in South End next week.
    — Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 25 Jan. 2024
  • In the 12th minute, the crowd was steaming with enough anticipation to boil a tea kettle after Alex Loerra skimmed a shot just over the crossbar.
    — Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2024
  • What was the energy like in the villa during the duels, with so much anticipation?
    — Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2023
  • And in anticipation for Black Friday, some of the most fun and festive styles are marked down — which is just in time for holiday travel and parties.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2023
  • With the game tied heading to the late innings, anticipation built for an all-too-familiar, thrilling finish.
    — Brendan Connelly, The Enquirer, 28 May 2023
  • On Facebook, the chain encouraged customers to camp out overnight in anticipation for the grand opening.
    — Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 10 Jan. 2024
  • The pleasure from the anticipation and the remembering will be high even for a short holiday.
    — Jessica Dulong, CNN, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Still, even with the outcome of the previous clash, this one probably wouldn't measure up to many of the other options in terms of anticipation.
    — Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The documentary details a ten-week program the men enter upon in preparation for the dance, as well as the anticipation the girls feel for the big day.
    — Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2024
  • That is certain to be the emotional highlight of the trip, and Irish officials are licking their lips in anticipation.
    — Mark Landler, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Nolan’s films are often shrouded in secrecy, so anticipation was high to see what was in store.
    — Anousha Sakoui, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2023

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