Example sentences of "expect [to-vb] for [det] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The trial was expected to continue for some time and it was widely believed that evidence would be given which would incriminate politicians still active . |
| 2 | Captain Mark Phillips had been expected to remain for some time in his cottage on the estate , where he has lived since the marriage broke up three years ago . |
| 3 | Past changes in both relative equity and gilt prices have a negative influence on future expectations although interest differentials ( RATE ) are expected to persist for some time . |
| 4 | The appeals panel is not expected to rule for several months . |
| 5 | The M two motorway remains closed between junctions five and six and is not expected to reopen for several hours . |
| 6 | It states that sex is not appropriate in every situation where a couple are mutually attracted , or even within a relationship that is expected to last for some months or even years . |
| 7 | He was expected to practise for several hours a day , but was entrusted to supervise his own timetable . |
| 8 | Ingres , which contributed 62% to ASK 's third quarter revenues , is expected to account for some $243m of ASK 's turnover of $430m anticipated for its year to June 30 . |
| 9 | The price the Jews were expected to pay for this help was cooperation and conformity . |
| 10 | He had not expected to pay for any drinks tonight . |
| 11 | However , this is not expected to happen for some time and even when reform is introduced , the probability is that it will be phased in over a number of years . |
| 12 | Yes , about what amount of money would a purchaser expect to pay for that kind of cover ? |
| 13 | It was normal , moreover , as in earlier generations , for a diplomat going to one of the more out-of-the-way capitals , if he expected to stay for any length of time , to equip himself with a mass of essentials which might be difficult or impossible to obtain at his destination . |