1.  Analysts had anticipated FCC approval of the combination.

2.  Anticipating final approval of the GOP budget, the short-term measure would slash funding for programs that Republicans have targeted for elimination in their long-range plan.

3.  Bloom said Biogen continues to anticipate approval from federal Food and Drug Administration for its Avonex drug to treat multiple sclerosis.

4.  But after three years she anticipates approval of the Union Square BID soon and major returns.

5.  Executives of both companies, anticipating an approval, had already begun a barnstorming effort to sell their concept to investors.

6.  Sales have been slower than some analysts expected, although they anticipate more approvals soon.

7.  Stonecipher said he anticipated FTC approval, with no restrictions or divestitures required of the two companies.

8.  U.S. yachtsmen anticipate its approval.

9.  Until then, investors had anticipated approval for Erbitux and a big influx of revenue for ImClone and its big pharma partner, Bristol-Myers Squibb.

10.  Until then, investors had anticipated approval for Erbitux and a big influx of revenues for ImClone and its big pharma partner, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.