Example sentences of "[noun sg] [pers pn] expect [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I thought that because I had looked up to the twins on account of their wealth I expected others to do the same to me . |
| 2 | Naturally , in football management you expect ridicule and criticism , and you must always rise above it , especially if it is constructive , but this poor excuse for a handkerchief seems obsessed not with football but with my receding hairline , e.g. the ‘ Spot The Baldy ’ competition on page two , and with making juvenile remarks about my beer gut . |
| 3 | Clearly it was done at Oliver 's invitation and Rain would normally have welcomed company ; but in her glum mood she expected Oliver would flirt with Linda , and Linda would be amused at Rain 's expense , and it would be quite impossible to spoil their fun by mentioning that Oliver was leaving Kington Square . |
| 4 | Within the European time zone we expect competition to intensify with the creation of a single EC capital market and the possible advent of a single currency , the ECU . |
| 5 | The four main zaibatsu were more than able to supply the financial needs of the two main political parties , but in return they expected state support to continue . |
| 6 | That evening she expected Edward to join them for dinner at the house . |
| 7 | By the third day I expect third-years to work alone , and if you slip up , gal , I 'll have your guts for garters ! |
| 8 | On the whole we expect opportunities to start paying off very quickly . |
| 9 | Ministers said last night they expected market pressures would force Ford to scrap their price rises within a few months , or they could be forced to discount their prices very heavily . |
| 10 | In this context , the phrase ‘ higher learning ’ is particularly helpful , because it prompts us to ask whether in higher education there is anything especially ‘ higher ’ about the learning we expect students to achieve . |
| 11 | The Franks were also worried about how ‘ tough ’ Carter appeared — before they toured with the duo they expected Jim Bob and Fruitbat to beat them up . |
| 12 | This year we expect consumers to spend some £80 billion on leisure — almost one quarter of consumer spending . |
| 13 | Ruby had said she would be at the office again next morning by which time she expected Rain to have found something more profitable for her than keys . |
| 14 | They want to be treated with respect and reverence ; and at the same time they expect equality with men , complete emancipation , and to compete in every form of masculine activity . |