Example sentences of "expected [verb] a [adj] [noun] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Until early in the eighteenth century , moreover , foreign diplomats when given audience by the sultan were expected to wear a Turkish-style robe over their normal clothing in order to spare him the repellent sight of European dress . |
| 2 | Despite its first night technical problem , Les Miserables is expected to enjoy a successful run in Manchester . |
| 3 | Fourteen finance ministers from former Soviet republics also here are expected to mount a strong claim on bank funds in 1992 . |
| 4 | FOREIGN media groups are expected to mount a major assault on Britain 's television industry following the publication of proposed broadcasting legislation which removes constraints on European takeovers and investments . |
| 5 | In no way can library suppliers be expected to promote a full range of material — not just commercially attractive titles , but also small , low-cost titles from obscure publishers which offer the supplier low profit margins . |
| 6 | Individual risk is defined by The Institution of Chemical Engineers as ‘ the frequency at which an individual may be expected to sustain a given level of harm from the realisation of specified hazards ’ . |
| 7 | The Dixons chairman , Mr Stanley Kalms , is expected to issue a formal rejection of the Kingfisher offer this morning . |
| 8 | The Prime Minister and other ministers are expected to attend a Conservative conference in Cheltenham next spring . |
| 9 | As the insurance companies could expect a huge increased revenue , they in turn could be expected to bear a large proportion of the cost of implementing the scheme . |
| 10 | Catholic schools continue and , indeed , are expected to provide a moral framework in a society which no longer has a common moral code . |
| 11 | Only a depth interview of several hours can be expected to provide a complete picture of overall positive and negative feelings experienced by the housewife in relation to housework . |
| 12 | We have already noted that lawyers can be expected to provide a whole range of help which would certainly include information , advice and assistance . |
| 13 | Hence the Council expects a significant proportion of staff involved in teaching of courses leading to its awards to be engaged in research ; moreover , colleges are expected to provide a high standard of specialized accommodation , library provision , academic , technical and administrative staff and good working conditions generally . |
| 14 | The autumn screening of the third series is expected to provide a welcome fillip to the railway 's passenger numbers . |
| 15 | Mercury had expected to provide a non-profit service with Cable and Wireless like its morale-booster during the Gulf war . |
| 16 | This is expected to provide a considerable boost to BA volumes . |
| 17 | This is expected to provide a considerable boost to BA volumes . |
| 18 | In a speech in Gloucester tonight he 's expected to launch a bitter attack on the Government 's failure to deal with the current wave of crime . |
| 19 | Although Mr Patten said it was too early to discuss his political future , the Tories are now expected to find a safe seat in which the sitting member can be persuaded to make way for his early return to Westminster . |
| 20 | During work experience students are expected to exhibit a high degree of interpersonal skills in initiating and sustaining working relationships . |
| 21 | During community involvement students are expected to exhibit a high degree of interpersonal skills in initiating and sustaining working relationships and responding to the needs of others . |
| 22 | Although it is not known when he will be able to return to his £350,000-a-year job , he is expected to lead a normal life within three months . |
| 23 | Neither the Council of Castile nor the Junta of Government could be expected to lead a hopeless revolt against French garrisons by disobeying Ferdinand 's explicit orders . |
| 24 | The legislation for the new agency was expected to have been introduced into Parliament at the earliest possible opportunity by Secretary of State for the Environment , Michael Heseltine , who is expected to set a firm date for publication of the consultation paper on the new environment agency sometime in October . |
| 25 | Some large companies employ their own photographers but very often these people are expected to handle a good deal of clerical work as well as take and process all the photography . |
| 26 | ‘ Those lambs that are not expected to fetch a top price on the home market may well be ideally suited for export . |
| 27 | It follows that the duty can not be expected to play a major part in controlling managerialist tendencies . |
| 28 | The professor will be expected to play a major part in the organisation of syllabuses , teaching and lecturing in Roman Art and Archaeology , in close collaboration with the sub-faculties of Ancient History and Classical Languages and Literature . |
| 29 | Welcome back : Tactical voting is expected to play a major part in the general election , as Labour and the Liberal Democrats try to oust the Conservatives in marginal seats . |
| 30 | Widely regarded as the ANC 's most able negotiator , he was expected to play a key role in talks with the government . |