Example sentences of "[pron] [is] expect [to-vb] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | HSBC , which is expected to release good profits on Monday , still fell 38p to 603p , reflecting the 200-point drop in the Hang Seng index after the Hong Kong governor 's decision to proceed with plans for partial democracy in the colony in the teeth of Chinese hostility . |
| 2 | The reshuffle clears the decks before Monday 's crucial scheduled central committee 's meeting which is expected to reveal alarming details about Bulgaria 's ailing economy and to tackle the problem of Mr Zhivkov 's internationally comdemned assimilation policy against the country 's Turkish minority . |
| 3 | Equally , the ‘ signposting ’ role now being adopted by UNEP 's GRID project — which is expected to offer on-line access to a catalogue of environmental data sets and details of the responsible agencies in 1991 — is to be welcomed . |
| 4 | The two sides agreed to hold a further meeting soon which is expected to produce firm proposals for resolving some of the Irish concerns on security . |
| 5 | She is expected to place great emphasis on Britain 's contribution to controlling the hole in the ozone layer and global warming . |
| 6 | Thatcherites have been rewarded with the rapid promotion of Michael Portillo , who is expected to keep public spending in check as Chief Secretary to the Treasury . |
| 7 | The Tunnel itself is expected to generate additional traffic as well as attracting business from existing modes . |
| 8 | And he goes on : ‘ No one is expecting to make big money — all players would ask is to be treated reasonably in line with what they achieve . ’ |
| 9 | It is expected to see initial revenues from the Sentry-E as in the fourth quarter , with first-year sales put at about $25m . |
| 10 | Ultimately , it is expected to provide overnight accommodation for up to 30 volunteers . |
| 11 | They divorced after 20 years of marriage and he is expected to marry 37-year-old heiress Charlotte Morrison , Britain 's second richest woman . |