Sentence examples for were expected not from inspiring English sources

The petty criminals who raced past him were expected not to misbehave again.

Volunteers were expected not only from Westchester, but also from Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange and Ulster Counties.

The remarks were ostensibly private, though it is hard to believe twenty-eight ambassadors were expected not to talk.

Time was, journalists were expected not to make any but these days, partialities should be disclosed, he said.

Members were expected not only to share materials, books and information, but to provide one another with "sympathy and practical assistance (if need be) in time of sickness and trouble".

Because of the severity of the new side-pole test, vehicles were expected not to fare as well on the side tests as they had under the previous rating system.

Only to be expected, not really worth a fuss.

Perhaps we are expected not to notice it at all.

We are expected not to feel entitled to these things.

You're expected — not just tolerated and certainly not rejected.

This we are expected not to notice.