in an anticipation of 14% growth?

[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,

[svartnik]

Hello

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


Definitely not

[MikeNewYork]

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,

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