Example sentences of "you [vb mod] expect a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ If Clinton can not get the economy started and has trouble financing his ambitious spending programme , you may expect a greater withdrawal from foreign commitments , trade sanctions — whatever he thinks it will take , ’ said one analyst . |
| 2 | ‘ With most criminal kidnaps you could expect a long wait . |
| 3 | His terracotta-tiled house with salmon pink shutters is hardly the sort of place you would expect a wealthy actor to buy . |
| 4 | If you go to a fancy-dress party as a Turkish dancer , you can expect a good time ; if you travel on public transport late at night in such a get-up it will probably cause nothing but trouble . |
| 5 | There 's a weekly farewell dinner and you can expect a welcoming drink on arrival . |
| 6 | You can expect a few difficulties and the occasional setback . |
| 7 | You can expect a few aches tomorrow , as new exercises usually cause our muscles to respond 48 hours after we do them . |