Example sentences of "[verb] expect [pron] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although , she thought , as she glanced at him , in truth she 'd expected something other than this staid automobile . |
| 2 | Even the massed ranks of City supporters behind the United goal could not have expected their great rivals to throw away their lead in such a foolish manner . |
| 3 | One of the saddest aspects of this issue is the heavy strains and burdens placed on elderly people who might have expected their last years to be more enjoyable . |
| 4 | He had expected something thin and high and spiderish . |
| 5 | Hari felt a sense of disappointment , she had expected something more from players at the theatre , exactly what she did n't know . |
| 6 | At the very least I had expected something unusual and exotic , something which breaks the rules . |
| 7 | Somewhat naïvely , I had expected it all to be sorted out then and there , but the chap just took my name , gave me a form to fill in and told me to come back a few days later for a full interview . |