Example sentences of "[not/n't] expect [adj] [noun pl] [verb] " in BNC.

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1 Even so we do not expect such spells to lead to permanent changes in our lifestyle .
2 But do not expect American protectionists to give up : next year , as domestic demand revives , the deficit will surely widen again .
3 Independently , she and the other directors do not expect potential clients to start making firm decisions before the end of the year .
4 Although they appear to have stabilised , we do not expect those markets to settle down until Spring next year particularly with the impact of a weak dollar .
5 Do not expect these wines to taste like champagne .
6 If , however , you are cynical enough to believe that the shelf-life of a tax efficient investment is inversely proportional to the number of national press articles highlighting its advantages , then you will not expect these rules to remain as generous as this forever .
7 ( Mar 21-Apr 20 ) The situation in the heavens is rather complex , if not explosive , at the moment and you really can not expect any favours to come your way either at home or on the work front .
8 He said er but of course the thing is they do n't expect elderly ladies to notice their car numbers and remember them .
9 Miss Cackle could n't expect ordinary guests to bring ladders with them , could she ?
10 Everyone in the village is shocked , you do n't expect such things to happen in a quiet backwater .
11 The company says it does n't expect enough volunteers to come forward to cover the six hundred job losses announced yesterday but union policy is firmly against enforced lay-offs .
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