Sentence examples for challenging expectations from inspiring English sources

Defying Expectations Now, after barely 20 months in office in a state that has rarely played much of a role in national politics, Ms. Palin is again challenging expectations, including those of her own party.

Now, after barely 20 months in office in a state that has rarely played much of a role in national politics, Ms. Palin is again challenging expectations, including those of her own party.

Art, commerce and the internet may seem to have little in common but Hewlett-Packard is challenging expectations with a multimedia initiative spanning virtual and traditional media to woo the so-called "iMac generation".

And there's no amount of challenging expectations before the trip that would have wholly grounded those unrealistic hopes.

When you think of GAP, 'fashion innovation' might not be the first idea that springs to mind but hey, kudos to the brand for challenging expectations, as they've recently collaborated with creative magazine Visionaire on a forward-thinking new T-shirt range.

As the Texas Equity Center points out in its report Money Still Matters!, wealthy parents "have poured two and three times as much money into school budget to create truly exemplary schools" that include high-quality teachers, small class sizes, diverse opportunities to learn, challenging expectations and curriculum, technology, and engaging extracurricular programs.

"I wanted to challenge expectations and stereotypes".

LGBT realities challenge expectations of progress and repression.

For Williams, The Perfect Guy represented an opportunity to challenge expectations about gender.

It's a typically contrary, startling move from an artist unafraid to challenge expectations.

"The study also challenges expectations and prejudices about what makes a smart student," Dr. Stickgold said.