Despite high initial expectations, the company closed its doors in late 2003.

Beyond that, the schools try to temper their students' initial expectations.

But he added that the company had "been trying very hard to meet initial expectations."

Ford was defeated, but exceeded initial expectations in the amount of support he received.

Service was restored on August 2, 2005, two days ahead of initial expectations.

Despite high initial expectations, sales were poor, and it received mainly negative critics.

The club ultimately ended the season in ninth place, well below their initial expectations.

The other, contrary to some initial expectations, will only grow in importance.

After more than three months of intense fighting, their casualties far exceeded initial expectations.

It had paid off far beyond his initial expectations.