In a sentence
Six example sentences with anticipate, each labelled with its topic.
Traders anticipate a rate cut in September, so bond prices have already climbed ahead of any announcement.
Finance
Airlines anticipate heavier traffic that week and add extra flights, which is why fares climb before the holiday.
Travel
Forecasters anticipate a dry spring, so the reservoir authority has already limited how much farmers may draw in April.
Environment
Good defenders anticipate the pass, sliding into the lane a half second before the ball leaves the guard's hands.
Basketball
The founders anticipate a slow first quarter and have set aside enough cash to cover six months of payroll.
Startups
A good host anticipates a late guest and keeps one plate warming in the oven just in case.
Cooking
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