Example sentences of "but do [adv] expect [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Peter Powell has flown trains of his kites from a fast launch up the Thames , from a rear-facing pillion seat on a speeding motorcycle , from the sunroof of a car , into the sea and out again , and has demonstrated these stunts all over the world ; but do not expect to become a Peter Powell Mk.2 overnight ! |
| 2 | Dramatic play is an important stage which people need to go through to build up their commitment to the work , but do n't expect learning to take place without teacher intervention . |
| 3 | If you 're that dedicated , you 'll know what to look for , but do n't expect to find oak panelling or a Grindling Gibbons carving . |
| 4 | But do n't expect to find the answers to all your questions in any one single text . |
| 5 | the wreckage but did not expect to find anyone else alive . |
| 6 | So , twenty years after Professor Robinson 's observation that institutions and attitudes would have to change , the Bank sees as necessary , but does not expect to get , a change of attitudes . |