Example sentences of "not expected [to-vb] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | However , this is not expected to happen for some time and even when reform is introduced , the probability is that it will be phased in over a number of years . |
| 2 | 6–9 Mrs Holliday , Bowmore , applied for the baptism of her daughter in the absence of her husband who was on a voyage to Africa and not expected to return for a year , and as they were " satisfied with Mrs Holliday 's knowledge as to the ordinance and the obligation " they agreed . |
| 3 | The appeals panel is not expected to rule for several months . |
| 4 | In cases in which pain and suffering is not expected to continue for life the court has to form a view as to how long it is likely to continue . |
| 5 | It should be noted that although the total population over 65 is not expected to increase for the remainder of the twentieth century , this is due to a projected fall in the numbers aged 60/65–74 ( by 5 per cent between 1981 and 1991 ) combined with a rise in the numbers at older ages . |
| 6 | The M two motorway remains closed between junctions five and six and is not expected to reopen for several hours . |
| 7 | He had not expected to pay for any drinks tonight . |
| 8 | So while the practice of resignation has been re-established , it is still true that ministers are not expected to suffer for the shortcomings of their staff . |