Example sentences of "[not/n't] expect a [noun] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Normally you 'd not expect a problem in those circumstances . |
| 2 | With goals so limited , one should not expect a revolution in residential environments to emerge from current British research . |
| 3 | But if expectations are rationally formed , the government can not expect a policy of linking the change in the money supply to the previous price level to succeed , for people will not be fooled by it . |
| 4 | If you have had a weight problem for a long time , do not expect a miracle in a few weeks . |
| 5 | " You are not expecting a child by any chance , are you ? " |
| 6 | I know it was very upsetting for you , Mum , when Grandma died , but we ca n't expect a kid like Anne . |
| 7 | I think Japan was taken by surprise — they did n't expect a tour at the time — but he just decided to do it . |
| 8 | Since an empty house is more of a challenge to burglars and squatters than one where there is lots of activity , you ca n't expect a rebate on your house and contents insurance — in fact your insurance company may even charge an extra premium if you are away for more than30 days . |
| 9 | ‘ You ca n't expect a lot of polish in a country GP , ’ she said . |
| 10 | ‘ I do n't expect a lot of polish , ’ protested Lydia . |
| 11 | ‘ Pike is very sweet — he just does n't expect a lot from anybody or anything , ’ says Luke . |
| 12 | One would n't expect a clergyman to be interested in young girls of eighteen . ’ |
| 13 | You do n't expect a woman with a young family to simply walk out . ’ |
| 14 | But as this is hunting country , I did n't expect a trap in the woods . |
| 15 | I certainly was n't expecting a delivery of 1,000 pints . |