in an anticipation of 14% growth?

Hi teachers,
Is this sentence correct?
China plans to open 4 new airports over the next five years in anticipation of 14% annual passenger growth.

Should there be an article be added in "in anticipation of"?

thanks,

Hello

"Should there be an article be added in "in anticipation of"? "


Definitely not

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Originally Posted by yppah

Hi teachers,
Is this sentence correct?
China plans to open 4 new airports over the next five years in anticipation of 14% annual passenger growth.

Should there be an article be added in "in anticipation of"?

thanks,

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No, it's fine as it is. "Anticipation" is a noncount noun in that usage.