in anticipation of vs With anticipation of

Both "in anticipation of" and "with anticipation of" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "In anticipation of" is the more common and idiomatic phrase, used to indicate something done in preparation for a future event. On the other hand, "with anticipation of" is less common and may sound awkward to native English speakers.

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in anticipation of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is done in preparation for a future event or expectation.

Examples:

She bought extra food in anticipation of the party.
The team trained hard in anticipation of the upcoming match.
He packed his bags in anticipation of the trip.
The company hired more staff in anticipation of increased demand.
They set up a tent in anticipation of the camping trip.

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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:

expecting
awaiting
preparing for

With anticipation of

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

This phrase can be used to convey the idea of having a feeling of excitement or eagerness about something that is expected to happen.

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And with anticipation of your success, your eminence.
The Union Arena was filled with the anticipation of a cat slaughter tonight.
The report also contains many other useful suggestions that can only make the Assembly's work more interesting and efficient and the Commission awaits with anticipation the implementation of these changes.
It has been so successful that, in his speech last Friday, the Finnish Prime Minister singled out the method as a way of coming up with ideas in anticipation of a future EU constitution.
Any measures taken should respect these conventions or at least be enacted in consultation with IMO or in anticipation of adoption by IMO in due course.
People prefer Friday because Friday brings with it the anticipation of the weekend ahead, all the plans that you have.
Believes that the first step in combating this trend is to provide training and better working conditions for health workers in the areas concerned, to offer incentives to encourage them to work where they are most needed and to supply them with vaccinations in anticipation of potential pandemics;
Inside the abbey, everyone waiting with anticipation.
The Commission's evaluation is certainly awaited with anticipation.
...have already fled in anticipation of the offensive.
My heart was pounding with anticipation.
Ah. We await your suggestions with anticipation.
And the crowd goes crazy with anticipation.
I felt a sense of relaxation tempered with anticipation.
My sphincter's tight with anticipation.
I'm... all aflutter with anticipation.
But your passion leaves me in anticipation of your plans.
The happy anticipation of being able to feel contempt.
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.

Alternatives:

with excitement for
eagerly anticipating
looking forward to

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