great expectations
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Lately, however, some strategists have begun to wonder whether these great expectations might be a little too optimistic.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
The talent was undeniable, which led to great expectations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
It was a bold move by Luis Enrique to drop Donnarumma and turn to the Frenchman, but one that could prove a masterstroke in the future if Chevalier lives up to great expectations.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2025
The show was created by Corinne Park-Buffelen and ArtsWest artistic director Mathew Wright, who cameo in a voice-over expressing their great expectations for what the cast has cooked up.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 5, 2023
“I had great expectations about how my life would go and then . Nicholas Nickleby! — you fell on hard times and were living in a real bleak house.”
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
