11.   Those expectations were scaled back after the two sides failed to resolve a number of divisive issues.

12.   Trade-oriented companies also scaled back expectations for consumer demand.

13.   Expectations have been scaled back for how quickly new services such as interactive TV will be introduced.

14.   France and Germany have recently suggested scaling back expectations for reform until a new government takes office in London.

15.   Meanwhile, Wall Street resumed its recent pattern of selling technology companies that have had disappointing earnings and have scaled back expectations for upcoming results.

16.   Slower ad growth is now threatening several core businesses, and expectations have been scaled back for how quickly new services such as interactive TV will be introduced.

17.   While a buoyant housing market ants have scaled back expectations of the timing of the next rate increase.