"We thought it would set specific expectations," Dr. Causby said.

Theme shows, frequently mounted by Long Island's museums and galleries, tend to generate rather specific expectations.

"In this particular tribunal there are very specific expectations," he said.

The general manager said he wouldn't burden the 24-year-old right-handed hitter with specific expectations, but the Marlins certainly like his power.

While no numbers are mentioned, the United States calls for "specific expectations" to be included in the final agreement after discussions between the Governments.

"The machine, in this case, was necessary for their work, but it was not designed with the specific expectation of achieving these results," he said.

An anomaly can occur only where some specific expectation exists.

Postmodernism has created a reading community with specific expectations and evaluative criteria of its own.

The department posted the standards and specific expectations for the academic review on its Web site (www.usdoj.gov) in late August.

I must admit that I have specific expectations of this Presidency.