Strong expectations for this year's auctions are also backed by the fact that, for the first time in what seems like forever, the political and economic backdrop is relatively stable. (widewalls.ch)
By now I've learned not to have strong expectations about my birth but rather to be flexible and prepared for just about anything. (theleakyboob.com)
For example, the ACCI - Westpac Survey of the manufacturing industry conducted in the March quarter suggested somewhat stronger expectations of rises in profits and selling prices, although the assessment of current conditions was still weak. (rba.gov.au)