Example sentences of "[not/n't] expect the [adj] [noun sg] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Furthermore , the above is transcribed into fine-class phonemes and , as we saw in the previous section , we can not expect the front end to be so accurate , and indeed we may not want it to try . |
| 2 | From common sense one would not expect the mere possession of a regular , orderly arrangement of atoms or molecules to be a cause of weakness , and of course it is n't . |
| 3 | Moreover , one should not expect the liberal ideology of today , as revealed in ordinary discourse , to reflect the universalistic aspirations of the Enlightenment . |
| 4 | However , I do not expect the full effect to be felt until next year , when I am sure we can expect a megaseller each month . |
| 5 | Whilst we did not expect the same standard of play we should have expected something better . |
| 6 | He did not expect the French empire to be reconstituted at the end of the war . |
| 7 | They do not expect the medical profession to be disinterested , and are disappointed if it does not provide advice and support . |
| 8 | He had n't expected the red carpet to be unrolled for him , but he had thought that at last he would be at work , setting up his meetings , on the move . |
| 9 | There 's a little old rhyme about sowing crops which accepts that you ca n't expect the maximum potential from a crop every time — you 've got to allow something for the other occupants of the land and it goes : |
| 10 | Do n't expect the same kind of organised tourist activities you 'd find in countries like Austria or Switzerland . |
| 11 | ‘ Surely you do n't expect the same kind of generosity from me ? |