Example sentences of "[modal v] expect [adj] [noun sg] [prep] [art] " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | In general , if one individual is able to make its future actions plainer than another and if it derives benefit from doing so ( which does not seem implausible in a social context ) , then we should expect evolutionary change in the effectiveness of such signals . |
| 2 | He has warned the council that unless it rectifies this situation it should expect strong opposition against the bill . |
| 3 | c ) Since our view of the language will change profoundly , we must expect substantial influence on the specification of syllabuses , design of materials and choice of method . |
| 4 | In time-dependent form therefore we may expect one relation between the deviatoric stresses and strains and another , independent one between the dilatational parts . |
| 5 | Sukarno and his associates could expect little sympathy from the returning Allies ; surely then the Dutch would be restored ? |
| 6 | It said in a statement that ’ in future , if any any competitor is found to have traces of Clenbuterol in his urine , we would expect disciplinary action by the weighlifter 's association . ’ |
| 7 | Not only will the proposed reorganisation plunge local government into confusion and uncertainty for a number of years , during which we can expect little progress with the review and upgrading of old minerals permissions , but the resulting structure of small unitary authorities is very unlikely to deliver either the resources or the strategic perspective required to implement the proposed review . |
| 8 | Sentencing the three men on Aug. 28 , he said that the offence had been an attack on the integrity of the stock market , and that he wished " to send a clear message that those who seek commercial advantage by acting dishonestly … can expect little mercy from the courts " . |
| 9 | In the case of a contested bid the offeror can expect little co-operation from the target or its directors . |
| 10 | This will be particularly important in relation to contested takeovers where the offeror can expect little co-operation from the board of the target . |
| 11 | And despite their reservations over his image — indeed his whole lifestyle — he can expect total support from the archly-conservative US Tour when he has dried himself out at the Hazelton Clinic , near Minneapolis . |
| 12 | The Government can expect sustained flak on the wider constitutional issue now that this can of worms has been opened up . |
| 13 | Neither Mr Fallon nor Mr Bergg can expect any help from the borough council . |
| 14 | North West deprivation can expect some relief through the Treaty 's plan for a Euro-Investment Bank which would have 24 members , including two from the region . |
| 15 | ‘ Generally people here can expect more-balanced advice on the best holiday for them and a wider choice than from many mainland agents . ’ |
| 16 | ‘ Generally people here can expect more-balanced advice on the best holiday for them and a wider choice than from many mainland agents . ’ |