21.   But those who came here were not, as I half expected, wild-eyed maniacs with spittle-flecked beard stubble.

22.   Completion of the buyout has taken longer than expected as the FTC studied the possible antitrust implications.

23.   Congressional action on the bill is expected as part of the biennial Water Resources Development Act.

24.   Defense Secretary William Cohen this week said an end of stop-loss order was expected as U.S. forces return to their home bases.

25.   Doug Daft may be moving up to the top spots at Coca-Cola sooner than expected as M. Douglas Ivester moves out.

26.   Few price drops are expected as the season progresses.

27.   Few Gypsy children are in integrated schools, though more are expected as the idea catches on among Gypsy parents.

28.   Four other men are awaiting trial in that case, and new indictments and civil lawsuits are expected as part of a broad attack on corruption in Silicon Valley.

29.   For that reason, a production increase has been expected as political pressure in the United States has increased.

30.   Frontier also said it has been losing more customers than it expected as the company and its competitors keep asking people to switch carriers.