With Mathis's all-around game, it is no wonder that expectations are soaring.

More important, consumers' expectations about future economic conditions have soared.

But the expectations of many people here had soared with her ascendancy, perhaps soared too much, and now they have begun to chafe with disappointment.

María said her expectations soared, until she realized that she was ineligible for financial aid and inexpensive in-state tuition rates.

And when Nagle helped guide the Jets to the 5-0 exhibition record, the expectations for him and the team soared.

When a patient enters the Children's Specialized Hospital, parents' expectations may soar, occasionally producing unrealistic goals.

But when expectations soared last season, the Giants sank under turnovers, bad luck and a makeshift offensive line.

Not after last year's playoff loss at Pittsburgh and then having expectations soar again this year.

However, as the shot unfolded my expectations soared as I realized that this single effort had the possibility of immortal greatness.

On the negative side, electricity and oil production remain below the levels of the Baathist regime, even as Iraqi expectations for improvement soar.