Example sentences of "could expect a [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I made my way to a cottage near the church , where I had been told I could expect a night 's lodging . |
| 2 | Where a woman could expect a jointure , the death of a husband had distinct benefits . |
| 3 | But when all had been settled , it seemed that Phil could expect a sum of only about six thousand pounds . |
| 4 | At the very least , they could expect a loss of status . |
| 5 | Yesterday , hospital on-call administrator Alan Kennedy said Mrs McIntyre 's complaint would be thoroughly investigated and she could expect a reply within ten working days . |
| 6 | So he learnt that if he gave a little he could expect a reward . |