Sentence examples for expected showing from inspiring English sources

Preferences from independents and the Greens were behind Labor's better than expected showing – its primary vote was very low.

Economic statistics released here on Thursday were stronger than expected, showing a 0.4percentt increase in German output in the first quarter.

The Tory party was keen to point out Labour's poor performance in Scotland and a weaker than expected showing in England, but silent on the Lib Dem performance.

So when we meet in her dressing room she is warmer than I expected, showing photographs from her wallet and sharing shopping tips.

UC Berkeley announced recently that it had reduced its carbon emissions to 1990 levels two years earlier than expected, showing how quickly progress can be made — at least at the local level — in addressing climate change.

Volume in the United States, the biggest soft-drink market, was slightly weaker than expected, showing no growth except when the company's Minute Maid division, which makes juice and juice drinks, was added in.

What is the point, though, when Kerry keeps winning primary after primary after caucus after caucus?" Even though Mr. Edwards still has won but one state, the coverage last night was jolted because his more-potent-than-expected showing upset expectations.

Communists made a better-than-expected showing in parliamentary elections held April 5, leading to youth demonstrations that turned violent.

But if he makes too little an effort, his chances for proclaiming a better-than-expected showing go down.

Mr. Giuliani is running more of an underground campaign in Iowa, looking to ambush Mr. Romney with a better-than-expected showing.

Steven Grossman, former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, knew that his last-minute defection would dominate the final-day news and crush Dean's hopes of a stronger-than-expected showing.