Example sentences of "expect [adj] action " in BNC.
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| 1 | Mrs Lamb said she had expected tougher action . |
| 2 | 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 . ’ |
| 3 | A spokesman said : ‘ We have been told to expect anti-apartheid action and although the ANC requested no such protests for this tour , it seems some people seem determined to carry on anyway . |
| 4 | The company expected legal action , and it got it . |
| 5 | Not expecting much action , I had n't bothered to put on boots , let alone waders . |
| 6 | Enthusiasts however , may have to be gently discouraged from making too many demands on your time and that when you ask a question you are not automatically expecting any action . |