Example sentences of "not expect [to-vb] the [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | However States are not expected to monitor the prior treaty commitments of their potential treaty parties to ensure that they are compatible . |
| 2 | The US discount interest rate was on April 30 cut from 6 per cent to 5.5 per cent ; the move was not expected to persuade the German Bundesbank to change its position on interest rates . |
| 3 | So everyone will have to settle for Namibia and Romania , who will make a refreshing change but are not expected to challenge the Southern Hemisphere stranglehold on this tournament . |
| 4 | She certainly did not expect to see the beautiful cake especially made by Tina Denny , iced in Medau Blue , with our logo girl in one corner , or the surprise presentation of a charming Royal Doulton figurine , accompanied by much love and good wishes . |
| 5 | This time , he does not expect to unseat the Tory incumbent , Mr Robert Adley , who got 35,656 votes in 1987 — against Labour 's 5,174 and the SDP 's 13,282 — but he does hope for a big swing to Labour . |
| 6 | Always ask for a slice cut freshly from the salame and do not expect to get the true flavour from a pre-cut chunk on a plate . |
| 7 | Attlee did not expect to win the general election held on 5 July 1945 ( though the result was not declared until 26 July , to allow the votes of the Armed Forces to be garnered from around the globe ) . |