Sentence examples for were expected by from inspiring English sources

— It has been easy for the Phoenix Coyotes to exceed expectations because they were expected by most of the hockey world to finish last in the N.H.L. this season.

Further gains were expected by the end of the year.

Final Senate results were expected by late Wednesday.

Similar increases were expected by employer groups as many companies opened negotiations with health insurers.

He said the test results were expected by the end of the week.

Both were expected by some to lead to mass delinquency and carnage.

The authorities said at least six more arrests were expected by the end of the week.

Dr. Goldstein said no more were expected by ambulance, but some might arrive on their own.

Test results for dioxin, a potential byproduct of the burning, were expected by Friday.

The weekend of the birdwatch was cold and rainy, and lower figures were expected by the RSPB.

Some layoffs were expected by year's end, though the executive said the number had not yet been determined.