31.   Among diplomats, there are high expectations that peace is close.

32.   Analysts had predicted a loss, though only after the company had warned them that their expectations were too high.

33.   And expectations are high and rising that sooner rather than later the bubble will burst, particularly for Internet stocks.

34.   And expectations have been slow to change.

35.   Analysts said there are expectations producers may have to build up their stockpiles to meet demand following strikes and operating problems at mines earlier this year.

36.   And aware that Clinton could suffer if expectations for him are too high, his aides Thursday took care to fend off thoughts of a rout.

37.   And if early expectations are any indication, it could be a laugh, or a gaffe.

38.   And expectations were higher than last season, which ended with a Rose Bowl victory.

39.   And just how skewed are the expectations of those expecting near-perfection every time Martinez takes the mound?

40.   And during a milder recession, there is an expectation that job losses should be less severe than during a deeper one.