Example sentences of "[noun prp] [be] expect to [be] [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Despite the brisk sales reported in the last few days before Christmas , December saw a small decline in retail trade compared with the previous year , according to the Confederation of British Industry 's distributive trades panel , said on Tuesday that many retailers had reported a disappointing Christmas , although the results were an improvement on recent months and sales in January were expected to be up on a year ago . |
| 2 | That would be a scandal anywhere else on the planet , but it will be a blessing for Brazil , where the price rise in May is expected to be more than 30% . |
| 3 | But Robson is expected to be back for next Saturday 's visit to fourth-placed Chelsea . |
| 4 | Profits for the six months to August are expected to be down to £8 million compared with more than £9 million in the same spell a year ago . |
| 5 | Durham are expected to be even stronger this time and competition for places will be fierce . |
| 6 | Midfielder Ronnie Whelan is expected to be out of action for another month following his latest injury setback , a thigh injury which required surgery . |
| 7 | Insurance claims from the huge IRA bomb blast in the City of London were expected to be around £300m ( $172m ) . |
| 8 | Lawrence moved for Horne yesterday because his No.1 Steve Pears is expected to be out for a month with a back injury . |
| 9 | Client versions of Windows NT are expected to be generally available by June 30 , although Microsoft chairman Bill Gates tendered a conservative 60-day timescale for introduction at the launch . |
| 10 | Client versions of Windows NT are expected to be generally available by June 30 , although Microsoft chairman Bill Gates tendered a conservative 60 day timescale for introduction at the launch . |