Example sentences of "can expect [to-vb] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | After their retirement from employment , people in the UK can expect to receive some form of pension . |
| 2 | But in an average week , an Ear , Nose and Throat surgeon , for example , can expect to spend 30 hours actually in an operating theatre , bent over his patient . |
| 3 | So Megadeth fans can expect to see this line-up staying together for quite some time ? |
| 4 | We are encouraged by our progress and shareholders can expect to see this process continue . ’ |
| 5 | In the future we can expect to see this technology integrated into the motherboard circuitry — initially for use in portable computers to reduce the unit weight and power requirements . |
| 6 | Although the oil price and economic outlook is uncertain , the productivity increases and cost cutting measures we put in motion in 1992 mean we can expect to see further benefits showing through in our results in 1993 . |
| 7 | This becomes more important with increasing age , when people can expect to lose long-standing friends at an ever-increasing rate . |
| 8 | In general , women are healthier and live longer than ever before , indeed on average they can expect to live 5 years longer than men . |
| 9 | In general , women are healthier and live longer than ever before , indeed on average they can expect to live 5 years longer than men . |
| 10 | vegetarians can expect to live nine years longer than regular meat eaters |
| 11 | Conversely , many younger people will be the first generation in their family who can expect to inherit substantial amounts . |
| 12 | J-registered Cavalier SRi saloons and hatches are good value at auction and bidders can expect to secure 1992 cars with under 10,000 miles from company and fleet sources for around £8250 . |
| 13 | In our own case , if we can wash our face on our UK print run we can expect to make some profit from foreign licences . |
| 14 | Schools in ‘ well off ’ areas can expect to raise more money in direct appeals and in fund raising activities than schools serving poorer communities . |
| 15 | Thus those who were in middle-class occupations will almost certainly enjoy larger pensions and more comfortable houses , and they can expect to suffer fewer disabilities , and live longer too . |