Example Sentences

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"In a way, we may have anticipated that future, showing that it is already possible to build and operate such an experiment on a small scale."

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

“Notably, even with the likely positive impact to retailers, the stock reaction is muted, as the market seemed to have anticipated this outcome, at least according to prediction markets,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

In that case, Judge Molly Silfen determined that while Congress “may not have anticipated a disaster declaration lasting more than three years, the statute’s express text nevertheless applies.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Given the repeating pattern of concealed pregnancies and child removals in the family, the authorities should have anticipated another pregnancy was likely, the review found.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

The Consummate Professional would have anticipated this problem.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day