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The continuing issues around the team are one of the biggest stories of the new season, particularly as their signing of design great Newey and engine partnership with Honda had created great expectations for 2026.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 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

According to Carlin, the band had no great expectations for 1992’s “Automatic for the People,” an album of mostly quiet, mournful ballads that, along with “Out of Time,” remains its most popular album.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024

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

“And now, I must return to my side of the mountain. See you in the morning, children! I have great expectations for you all!”

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein




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