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
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
Pochettino’s arrival, meanwhile, brings with it great expectations, as evidenced by his contract, reported to be worth $12 million over two years, nearly twice the record for a U.S. manager.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2024
“There’s a lot of great expectations out there, and I appreciate you guys throwing those high expectations on those guys, because they have earned the right because of what they did last year,” Klieman said.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 31, 2023
So imperfect was this realisation of the first of my great expectations, that I looked in dismay at Mr. Wemmick.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
