Example sentences of "[noun] [modal v] expect [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | Time was when such books could expect reasonable sales . |
2 | STEVE Perryman admits a new striker is his priority but he will not say if fans can expect good news this week . |
3 | Sentencing , Judge David Bryant told the gang : ‘ Dishonest people like you who choose to make your living out of stealing , transforming and selling other people 's motor cars can expect substantial sentences of imprisonment . ’ |
4 | As for other sectors , retailers can expect attractive deals from landlords throughout the country ; exactly the same goes for industrialists leasing premises either on the less prestigious business parks or run-of-the-mill estates . |
5 | It is generally assumed that ‘ control ’ is a desirable feature and therefore has an additional premium value , ie purchasers will pay extra to acquire control and vendors will expect extra money to relinquish control . |
6 | I never see why people should expect interesting preachers in Lent . ’ |
7 | The Government can expect sustained flak on the wider constitutional issue now that this can of worms has been opened up . |
8 | Those who participate in such campaigns must expect substantial sentences . |
9 | He pointed out that Mr Evans ' salary was many times higher than that of the Prime Minister and that massive increases meant others would expect similar rises . |