Sentence examples for parochial expectations from inspiring English sources

Outflanking parochial expectations is a dicey game.

The parochial, if logical, expectation that British-based riders will always hold an advantage in British racing's only team contest was again debunked as the Rest of the World team, featuring riders from Hong Kong, the USA and Japan, comprehensively outscored their three rivals – a women's team, Europe and the hosts, Great Britain & Ireland.

Although such large classes were common in the middle of the last century in parochial schools, discipline and high expectations were established by the nuns and reinforced by parents who paid to send their children to such schools.

Parochial school parents should not be parochial in their outlook.

Its setting feels parochial.

Too parochial?

Parochial, local.

Parochial companies may perish.

So far, so parochial.

"It's parochial here.

He found the atmosphere parochial.