anticipated event

collocation in English

meaningsofanticipateandevent

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anticipate
verb[T]
uk
/ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/us
/ænˈtɪs.ə.peɪt/
to imagine or expect that something ...
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event
noun[C]
uk
/ɪˈvent/us
/ɪˈvent/
anything that happens, especially something important ...
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(Definition ofanticipateandeventfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Stress involves preparation for ananticipatedeventthat has been evaluated as being threatening or harmful.
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The choice of host nation is a highlyanticipatedevent.
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The mostanticipatedeventof the year which marks her 26 glorious years in the industry was cut short after she lost her voice because of a viral infection.
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A virtual schedule consists of mental representations of anticipated events.
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Secondly, will he accept that this turmoil did not arise over previous revaluations, because the rate support grant settlements at that time anticipated events?
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The idea is that everything will fit together with anticipated events.
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It is the subjectively unpleasant feelings of dread over anticipated events, such as the feeling of imminent death.
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It has since grown to be one of the most anticipated events each year.
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Following the roaring success of its first ever festival, it is today one of the most anticipated events of the year.
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Now in its 23rd year, the event has evolved into one of the most highly anticipated events of the year for residents and seafood lovers.
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Carey was considered to be one of the best of all time, and the contests between these two were highly anticipated events on the football calendar.
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