Example sentences of "[pers pn] expected [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I expected blue murder but , to my delight , he was very proud . ’ |
| 2 | I expected ecological debate , the odd clash over vegetarianism and a hint of hippiness . |
| 3 | I expected new information . |
| 4 | He expected good behaviour and his rather grim glance in her direction did more to motivate her into action than any coaxing . |
| 5 | He expected limitless serenity of a man half Indian , and indeed Thomas had sustained the expectation for twenty years or more . |