Example sentences of "n't expect [noun] to " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ I do n't expect things to be just good when you do them , however . |
| 2 | They do n't expect things to be done perfectly . |
| 3 | You do n't expect players to be warned for excessive aggression at this level , but they were , and the first to be admonished was an old hand at listening to finger pointing lectures . |
| 4 | You did n't expect Uncle to be in it … |
| 5 | The council does n't expect Swindon to be ready for an assault on Britain in Bloom for some time , but it 's convinced all the effort 's worth it . |
| 6 | When you actually abolish these things , you ca n't expect behaviour to be totally unchanged . |
| 7 | Do n't expect Wills to be the perfect ruler |
| 8 | Do n't expect Wills to be the perfect ruler |
| 9 | Do n't expect Wills to be the perfect ruler |
| 10 | You have to sell yourself and your ideas this year so do n't expect people to automatically recognise your merit and worth . |
| 11 | WHEN we cast our votes at election time , we do n't expect candidates to be paragons of virtue but we do expect honesty and integrity — traits completely lacking in this discredited Government . |