Example sentences of "[modal v] expect little [noun] [prep] the " in BNC.
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1 | Sukarno and his associates could expect little sympathy from the returning Allies ; surely then the Dutch would be restored ? |
2 | 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 . |
3 | 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 " . |
4 | In the case of a contested bid the offeror can expect little co-operation from the target or its directors . |
5 | This will be particularly important in relation to contested takeovers where the offeror can expect little co-operation from the board of the target . |