Example sentences of "[adv] expect a [adj] [noun] to " in BNC.
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| 1 | It does not expect a frail humanity to be capable of loving our neighbours more than ourselves : that would be a task of saintly dimension . |
| 2 | But then no one should ever expect a criminal organization to be trustworthy . |
| 3 | Mr Litman refused to discuss details of the money involved but his Russian associates are clearly expecting a considerable boost to their meagre pensions . |
| 4 | Cameron now expected a glancing reference to Exodus 32 and a figuring of Aaron the idolator as the rebel and troublemaker who seduced the honest Israelites with the golden calf of dangerous principles . |
| 5 | ‘ We might even fight Tucker first , but until Lennox 's coronation on January 14 , I do n't expect a firm decision to be made about his first defence . ’ |
| 6 | Many players are guilty of having a lesson and almost expecting a magical remedy to their problems . |