anticipated

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The final between the pair was one of the most anticipated of their rivalry - but few could have predicted what unfolded in a five-set, near-seven-hour rain-delayed epic that is etched into history.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

That Beyoncé had released her highly anticipated house single during Pride Month was, naturally, referenced in the article, but it was far from the crux of the piece.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026

While widely anticipated, it makes Straumann one of the few names in the sector that will see earnings expectations go up in the foreseeable future, Jefferies analysts wrote in a note to clients.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

The layoffs come one week after the Irvine-based electric vehicle maker began deliveries of its highly anticipated R2 SUV.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Like the other residents of Carville, Gertie had anticipated Joey’s arrival, but she wasn’t aware of their special connection to Santo Tomas.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly