Our most pessimistic expectations have been ex- ceeded.

Telmex's earnings were down 22 percent, below already pessimistic expectations.

Although money may be available for firms to borrow and interest rates may be low, investment will not be increased because of pessimistic expectations.

The test used two macroeconomic scenarios, one based on baseline conditions and the other with more pessimistic expectations, to plot a 'What If?'

This prevented the pessimistic expectations from being incorporated in market prices.

The figure was even lower than pessimistic expectations and is sure to prompt more criticism of the bureau.

Why then the continuing pessimistic expectations of defeat?

One of those differences is the simple frustration of pessimistic expectation.

Teeps perfectly fulfill the pessimistic expectations of Minimax: they find out every strategy.

Apple Computer eked out a small quarterly profit on a big sales gain, defying the most pessimistic expectations.