Example sentences of "not expect the [adj] [noun] of " in BNC.
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| 1 | Managers did not expect the two pieces of equipment would compete with each other . |
| 2 | From common sense one would not expect the mere possession of a regular , orderly arrangement of atoms or molecules to be a cause of weakness , and of course it is n't . |
| 3 | Moreover , one should not expect the liberal ideology of today , as revealed in ordinary discourse , to reflect the universalistic aspirations of the Enlightenment . |
| 4 | Whilst we did not expect the same standard of play we should have expected something better . |
| 5 | Do n't expect the various parts of solutions to problems to occur to you in the " right " order . |
| 6 | Trent did n't expect the twelve thicknesses of cotton sheet to last but each minute that they held would gain precious distance . |
| 7 | Do n't expect the same kind of organised tourist activities you 'd find in countries like Austria or Switzerland . |
| 8 | ‘ Surely you do n't expect the same kind of generosity from me ? |