But I bet that those companies have almost no chance of meeting those optimistic expectations.

The outcome exceeded even the optimistic expectations of the executive.

But many recent reports and presentations are emphasizing optimistic expectations.

"I think he outperformed the most optimistic expectations that anybody had."

The June rise was attributed to more optimistic expectations for the months ahead, the board said.

"I think the most optimistic expectation at this point is another two years."

Even in his most optimistic expectations he had to face the fact that the sea route was closed to them.

Our most optimistic expectations have been more than satisfied.

The agency's planners knew that even under the company's most optimistic expectations, layoffs would be required.

The price was three times the house's most optimistic expectations.