Example sentences of "[pron] are expect [noun pl] " in BNC.
Next pageNo | Sentence |
---|---|
1 | If you are expecting jokes , they are seldom as good in fact as in prospect . |
2 | Ultrasound scans may be used to give an internal picture , which can help in finding out whether you are expecting twins , whether your baby 's size ties in with your dates , and the position of the placenta in case it is low-lying in late pregnancy — covering the cervix and blocking the baby 's exit ( placenta praevia ) . |
3 | We are expecting exports to rise by 6 per cent . |
4 | ‘ We are expecting things to pick up generally , ’ he says . |
5 | ‘ We are expecting doctors to review the situation at some stage today . ’ |