Example sentences of "not expect [adj] a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Mr Reynolds was understandably shaken ; even though he had " suspected the worst " ( cancer ) , he had not expected such an extensive operation . |
| 2 | John had not expected such an overwhelming response , and as not even the Ballroom itself could contain such large numbers , he took them all outside into the street to make his selection . |
| 3 | Do not expect such a dramatic improvement on all of your reports but they will all benefit from a modest improvement . |
| 4 | He added that he did not expect such an acceptable method of slaughter to evolve in the near future . |
| 5 | ‘ I must admit that I had n't expected such a prompt response to my advertisement . |
| 6 | Despite the instruction often given by teachers to emphasise personal involvement towards the end of an essay , you should avoid the sort of over-personalised ending found in this essay : After reading the first paragraph , I did n't expect such an exciting story , but gradually I got more and more involved in the narrative and finally overwhelmed by this splendid spectacle , which I could vividly visualise . |