in anticipation of vs in advance of

Both 'in anticipation of' and 'in advance of' are correct phrases in English. They are often used interchangeably to indicate that something is done before a particular event or action. The choice between the two can depend on personal preference or the specific context in which they are used.

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in anticipation of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something is done before a particular event or action.

This phrase is used to express the idea of preparing for or expecting something to happen in the future.

Examples:

She bought a new dress in anticipation of the party.
The team trained hard in anticipation of the upcoming match.

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Actually, I looked it up in anticipation of this conversation.
Bank's already purchased the next one in anticipation of winning the award.
Subject: Disaster preparedness exercises in anticipation of possible nuclear incidents
We worked for and promoted a reform in anticipation of a statute for Members of the European Parliament.
By the way, you should be aware that this little lingerie number was purchased in anticipation of being ripped off... by you.
I shaved very closely in anticipation of being smacked by you.
Otherwise the matter will be complicated in anticipation of genuine contributions from other countries.
The full benefits from the operation of automatic stabilisers can only be reaped if public finances are sustainable, since economic agents otherwise adjust their behaviour in anticipation of likely future fiscal measures.
Nor are temporary agencies affected, and this in anticipation of a separate directive specifically concerned with such agencies.
If, for example, Italy pursued a shaky budgetary policy, interest on the financial markets rose instantly in anticipation of devaluation.
I know that you, Agent Polk, are in the latest stages of a divorce, and have recently starting shaving your chest in anticipation of dating again.
This room we're in now, this entire program, was created in anticipation of just such a moment.
China continued to post robust growth in 2000 driven by strong capital flows in anticipation of further trade and investment liberalisation in connection with accession to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in 2001.
But your passion leaves me in anticipation of your plans.
We've prepared a dinner in anticipation of your arrival.
I think this must be the first city built entirely in anticipation of the future.
No, it's about working in anticipation of the weekend.
We will proceed, however, in anticipation of the worst-case scenario.
...in anticipation of the transport planes arriving.
Agent Barrett was brought in last month in anticipation of that move.

Alternatives:

anticipating
expecting
looking forward to
preparing for
awaiting

in advance of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something is done before a particular event or action.

This phrase is used to convey the idea of taking action or making preparations ahead of a specific event or deadline.

Examples:

Please submit your report in advance of the meeting.
They arrived at the airport in advance of their flight.

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General Practitioner/Doctor An appointment should be made in advance of a visit.
Members will be notified in advance of any changes.
You are in advance of the schedule.
However, whenever posible, you will be informed in advance of any planned cancellation or change.
Virtually all nationalities are required to secure the appropriate visa in advance of arriving.
You are in advance of the schedule.
You know I can't comment in advance of today.
And well compensated for allowing eyes upon your latest offerings, in advance of auction...
Your niece was horrified in advance of the accident.
They cleared out all but a few service vehicles in advance of the summit.
They cleared out all but a few service vehicles in advance of the summit.
Fae seek my guidance years in advance of The Dawning.
Fae seek my guidance years in advance of The Dawning.
The wind grows restless in advance of storm.
Such a force would be discovered in advance of purpose, and advantage lost.
The wind grows restless in advance of storm.
Yet we must stay in advance of Crassus until numbers are replenished.
Fall to your chambers in advance of celebration.
EMT attempting to climb scaffolding in advance of fire crew.
Our technology is so far in advance of your pathetic efforts.

Alternatives:

before
prior to
ahead of
previously to
earlier than

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in anticipation of vs in advance of