Sentence examples similar to expectations half from inspiring English sources
I began Great Expectations half-heartedly but soon became absorbed in this wonderfully vivid story of Pip on his journey of self-realisation.
My expectations were half right.
The $3.3 million that the sketch cost exceeded expectations by half.
In 2006, Nichols exceeded expectations on half the 22 measures by which Fairfax teachers are evaluated.
It is all over in 26,000 words – one-tenth the length of Great Expectations and half The Great Gatsby.
Since managing expectations is half the battle in Iowa, this is not necessarily a vote of confidence that Mr. Romney's campaign will appreciate.
Tebow, by the way, might have been hurt on that last Denver play, when a week's worth of expectations and half the Patriots' defensive line fell on him.
Demographically, our sample of generally older people with colon cancer seems consistent with expectations, nearly half of them covered by Medicare (44%).
They deliver some tough advice to makers of flabby policy — warning them against unrealistic expectations and half-measures.
Against almost every expectation, nearly half of all people watching delayed shows are still slouching on their couches watching messages about movies, cars and beer.
The authorities plan more bike parks near bus and subway stations in the expectation that half the city's residents will travel to work by public transport in five years.
