Example sentences of "[noun] [pron] [modal v] expect [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They were described as designed to disadvantage the fledgling opposition parties which could expect substantial support from West German sister parties . |
| 2 | ‘ With the worsening economic climate we can expect more unemployment , mortgage repossessions , bankruptcies and general indebtedness . |
| 3 | The prime movers in developing this structure have been larger firms who can expect favoured treatment in times of expansion , and can transfer adjustment burdens along a chain of subcontractors in recessions . |
| 4 | The programme never described him as such , though he certainly wields the authority you would expect that title would give him . |
| 5 | The net effect will vary according to the cost conditions within the particular industry under consideration , and within the real world we might expect considerable variation from one industry to another . |
| 6 | He has warned the council that unless it rectifies this situation it should expect strong opposition against the bill . |
| 7 | The SmartLink Pocket Modem 24 was fine , but at £249 I 'd expect better software than FaxNow ! |