Example sentences of "expect [adj] [noun sg] [prep] " in BNC.

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1 The Durham Cathedral players will only function as protectors of the cathedral and of refugees seeking asylum in so far as others in the drama expect that function from them .
2 Not only that but we expect that reward to be a fair and just one .
3 He did n't for one minute expect that sort of treatment in Gloucester , but that was how he would spend this afternoon .
4 Some parents have very high expectations of cleanliness and expect complete conformity from their child .
5 Wholesalers reported an increase in sales compared with last year , reversing the previous trend , and they also expect strong growth in sales in February .
6 We expect this exhibition to be of particular interest to sports administrators and physiotherapists .
7 Expect some waiting during busy periods , and to guarantee a day or half day on the water you should book a day or two ahead .
8 Expect some caution in the first 15 minutes , until the players are warmed up and have judged the mood and tempo of the game .
9 If we work extra hard for our employers we expect some kind of reward in return .
10 We expect some account of Sicilian civilization and resources , some description of the fortifications of Syracuse , the temples ( an index of prosperity ) of Akragas , or the revenues derived from the subjugated interior ; something , in fact , like Herodotus book ii , about Egypt , which introduced the invasion by the Persian king Kambyses .
11 We provide a top quality catering service for employees using the restaurant , which is also used extensively for VIP functions from other Total locations and from France , who expect high standard of food and service .
12 ‘ Today folk expect luxurious accommodation with all the facilities . ’
13 Expect cautious underspending in the first six months while trends are analysed ;
14 ‘ We therefore expect widespread interest from a variety of types of companies looking to relocate in a town with the high quality of life Southport has to offer particularly to the golf enthusiast . ’
15 Nowadays people expect cosmic significance from The Shamen .
16 Adjournment is discretional , and whilst this must , of course , be exercised judicially , courts in general expect good reason to be shown before an adjournment will be granted , and will , in particular , consider if the opponent to an application will be prejudiced .
17 If you expect heavy use of Offline ( which will be particularly the case if you are not using the Module Version Deletion facility ) , you should probably increase this parameter before running CREFDL .
18 Such workers are expensive and in short supply , can not be managed by the old " command and control " hierarchies , and expect more scope for creativity and autonomy in their work .
19 expect full co-operation on any matter affecting this insurance from you and anyone else insured by this policy .
20 expect full co-operation on any matter affecting this insurance from you and anyone else insured by this policy .
21 ‘ Few shopkeepers expect any upturn in the next few months , ’ said a CBI spokesman .
22 In other words , Dr Blake , I expect one-hundred-per-cent support from every member of this team . ’
23 ‘ I expect underlying inflation to be 3.75 per cent at the end of this year , close to the top of its target range .
24 I expect next week to be your last chance to register before the shut-off date .
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