31.   As an editor, he was known for mercilessly censuring subordinates who did not meet his expectations, but he also could be extraordinarily patient with young reporters.

32.   As such, women and men have played gender roles to meet public expectations in past advertisements.

33.   As of late last month, Silicon Graphics executives were still telling analysts that they would meet Wall Street expectations.

34.   At CBS, the ratings never met expectations.

35.   At some point, every organization has to dismiss an employee who fails to meet performance expectations.

36.   ATLANTA - Coca-Cola said Wednesday it should hit its fourth-quarter sales growth target and meet Wall Street expectations.

37.   Bank of America and Citigroup kept the rally in bank stocks alive Tuesday as each reported profits that met expectations.

38.   Barlow said its Mindscape business did not meet expectations because the price of CD-Roms fell in the year.

39.   Barlow said its Mindscape business did not meet expectations because the price of CD-Roms fell.

40.   Best Buy also said its gross margin, or percentage of revenue left after the cost of goods sold, met expectations as it improved inventory management and advertising.