Example sentences of "[adv] expect some [noun] " in BNC.

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1 He obviously expected some sort of reaction .
2 It paused , obviously expecting some kind of shocked reaction .
3 The firm works to relatively short product life-cycles , but still expects some learning to occur .
4 Granted the intriguing premise , one might reasonably expect some attempt to probe the morality of a privatised police force , and of a society which allows someone like Kuffs to buy and use firearms as casually as he does here , but no .
5 Might we now expect some clarification regarding Trident .
6 ‘ Then he 'll surely expect some sort of explanation from me , ’ Harry said quietly .
7 This is not to overlook , however , the fact that the parties to these relationships , may legitimately expect some form of sexual gratification from their partners and should have grounds for complaint if it were denied .
8 I bought it today expecting some figures but have n't found any yet .
9 I half expected some floosie to open it but no , it was Charles .
10 She reached down and , for a moment , Pete was half expecting some response ; a stag , perhaps , breaking the surface of the lake and climbing out to her , water streaming from its flanks as it came to her hand .
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