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
“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
I don’t know who was more ambitious—the doomsayers or Violet—but it’s hard to match the superstitious for great expectations.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
