Example sentences of "can expect [det] [noun] [prep] " in BNC.
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1 | Not only will the proposed reorganisation plunge local government into confusion and uncertainty for a number of years , during which we can expect little progress with the review and upgrading of old minerals permissions , but the resulting structure of small unitary authorities is very unlikely to deliver either the resources or the strategic perspective required to implement the proposed review . |
2 | Those caught in the ‘ genteel poverty trap ’ can expect little sympathy from people earning the national wage of £15,790 or less . |
3 | Sentencing the three men on Aug. 28 , he said that the offence had been an attack on the integrity of the stock market , and that he wished " to send a clear message that those who seek commercial advantage by acting dishonestly … can expect little mercy from the courts " . |
4 | In the case of a contested bid the offeror can expect little co-operation from the target or its directors . |
5 | This will be particularly important in relation to contested takeovers where the offeror can expect little co-operation from the board of the target . |
6 | Neither Mr Fallon nor Mr Bergg can expect any help from the borough council . |
7 | Therefore the chances are , and this is statistical , it 's a statistical chance , in general I can expect any mutation in me to be passed on to half my offspring complete . |
8 | We can expect more statements in the coming weeks and months and I am certain they will be about more than the separation of the Prince and Princess of Wales , which is not a grave legal or constitutional matter . |
9 | North West deprivation can expect some relief through the Treaty 's plan for a Euro-Investment Bank which would have 24 members , including two from the region . |
10 | A national survey has shown one in 15 schools can expect some sort of fire . |