"expectations were met" is a correct and usable phrase in written English. You can use it when you are discussing whether the standards or expectations of a certain situation were fulfilled or achieved. For example, "The results of the project were excellent and our expectations were met.".
This positive result may partly be caused by the fact that before the withdrawal the patients knew exactly when the follow-up visits would take place and they knew the doctor who was responsible, i.e., they knew what to expect and their expectations were met.
Whether expectations were met was determined by comparing for each woman what she expected and what she got according to the coded transcribed consultation.
Analysis of the biology teachers' interviews revealed that, by and large, the biology teachers were expecting to learn new biological contents in the professional development program and their expectations were met.
So, too, were works in which no expectations were met.
Matt Rowson Bhappy.wordpress.com / @mattrowson Overall, expectations were met – but only because they were so low.
While today's older generation encountered bumps along the way, for the most part, their expectations were met.
Moisture sensitivity testing of asphalt mixtures is critical for ensuring performance expectations are met.
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