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The Metropolitan Police is anticipating one of its busiest days in recent years, and has drafted more than 4,000 officers over fears of clashes if the rival protests coincide.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“In short, we expect KBH shares to hold up far better than the decline in estimates, which generally signals the market is anticipating a bottom is near,” he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

For the current year, the company is anticipating global motorcycle retail sales and wholesale shipments of both between 130,000 and 135,000 units.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

DiPalma is anticipating further price volatility surrounding the earnings results, but he expects shares to break $200 within the next 12 months.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 2, 2026

It is anticipating a little in one respect, but in another it is looking backwards.

From Policing the Plains Being the Real-Life Record of the Famous North-West Mounted Police by MacBeth, R. G. (Roderick George)