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The phrase "anticipated a loss" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing expectations regarding a negative outcome, particularly in financial or strategic contexts.
Example: "The company anticipated a loss in the first quarter due to unexpected market fluctuations."
Alternatives: "expected a loss" or "foreseen a loss."
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Capital Cities / ABC however, had anticipated a loss the first year.
On March 12, National reported a decline in third-quarter revenue and earnings, and said it anticipated a loss in the fourth quarter.
Peregrine, based in San Diego, said it anticipated a loss of 7 cents to 8 cents a share on revenue of $175 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2002, which ended Dec. 31.
Analysts had anticipated a loss of $0.19.
Analysts had anticipated a loss of 57 cents per share on sales of $448.9 million.
It also said it anticipated a loss of as much as $995m £621.1mm) when it reports its second-quarter earnings next week.
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It anticipates a loss in 2013.
Officials of some counties that anticipate a loss of state money said they would consider raising property taxes.
The company, which is based in Boca Raton, Fla., anticipates a loss of $2.90 to $3.20 a share in 2002, wider than the $2 to $2.20 it forecast earlier.
Amfac Inc., which has interests in wholesaling, food processing, retailing, hotels, sugar processing and real estate, said it anticipates a loss in its second quarter ended June 30.
Budd Company, on the other hand, eased ⅜ to 13⅝ and a new yearly low following a re port that the manufacturer of railway transit cars, truck trailers and automotive parts anticipates a loss for its first quarter.
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