Example sentences of "we [modal v] expect [det] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | Therefore , we must expect some major changes in that region in the coming years and be prepared for anything that might arise as a result . |
2 | We might expect that aggressive fighting would be common in nature , because natural selection will favour the most successful animals in competition , and the strongest animals are probably the most successful in fights . |
3 | If we accept the ‘ cohesive mass segregation ’ argument derived from the work of Kerr and Siegel ( see above , p. 108 ) , then we would expect all isolated mining communities to be equally strike-prone . |
4 | Strongly stereotypical Creole features should be salient and positively valued as a symbol of identity , so we would expect these particular features of Creole to be accommodated to by everyone who attempts to engage in " chattin' Patois " . |
5 | It seems we can expect yet-another Intel-based desktop operating system to make an appearance this summer . |
6 | Cloud amounts will vary but we can expect some warm sunshine . |
7 | So in spite of the Conservatives domination of the area , we can expect some exciting contests in this election and perhaps even some upsets . |
8 | At private meetings over meals or in his office North would produce his spiral notebook or pieces of yellow legal paper , asking ‘ how in God 's name we can expect these young men and women to fight against Communism when this is what they 're up against ’ , and often breaking into tears . |