Sentence examples for lowered expectation from inspiring English sources

"Even the lowered expectation of President Bush for Iraq — a government that can sustain itself, defend itself and govern itself and is an ally in the war on terror — must remain in doubt".

For the most part, Mr. Kerry's reception these days has been warm, and he is clearly benefiting from a lowered expectation created by the portrayal of him out of Washington as cool and aloof.

The training commitment, which is near agreement, represents a greatly lowered expectation on the part of the White House since it became clear in recent weeks that NATO was not willing to commit any troops to Iraq.

In marked contrast to a euphoric surge four years ago, when many hailed Mr. Obama's victory as a herald of renewal, the mood was subdued, reflecting not only the shadings of opinion between the American leader's friends and foes but also a generally lowered expectation of America's power overseas.

The lowered expectation of survival faced by these patients can create considerable psychological stress.

This was a speech of lowered expectations.

Some lowered expectations are in order.

In New Delhi, senior Indian officials lowered expectations for any breakthroughs.

Even cautiously lowered expectations have not been met.

The results matched analysts' lowered expectations, according to Thomson Financial/First Call.

There's good reason for those lowered expectations.