Sentence examples for early expectations from inspiring English sources

Contrary to early expectations, oil still oozes from Alaska's beaches, toxins intact, and is expected to remain — perhaps even for centuries.

December (early): Expectations denied.

There were early expectations".

But does the truth match the early expectations?

And if early expectations are any indication, it could be a laugh, or a gaffe.

Property companies and miners have pushed the market higher this morning, against early expectations.

Early expectations were of record turnout levels, with the morning bringing long lines at polling stations.

Indeed, Patrick and her fans learned that early expectations might have been unrealistic.

But the race, like so many around the country, has confounded early expectations.

There were early expectations of a catfight between the two women, but most of the hissing centered on Mr. Cowell.

Negotiations between Canada and the EU dragged on for years, despite early expectations that they would be completed by 2012.