Example sentences of "he expect a [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | He said he expected a substantial part of that money to be used as a ‘ starter ’ sum for Darlington schools St Augustines and St Bedes . |
2 | He expected a celebratory meal on re-entry into this life , and a litre of his own wine from the most recent good vintage . |
3 | When told it could , Postelnicu made it clear that he expected a regular supply of Scotch to be discreetly deposited there . |
4 | Mr Ebbert warned that the company would have to continue operating at reduced output levels for the immediate future , even though he expected a modest improvement in total UK new car sales this year — a rise of perhaps about 7 per cent to 1.7 million . |
5 | Prost said he expected a tough race but was satisfied with the performance of his car . |
6 | As England 's most capped cricketer , he expected an early telephone call once the team was finalised on Friday . |
7 | Why did he expect a good crop of sugarbeet ? |
8 | He expects a similar situation with Alpha , but says the company has just signed its first large contract in the US . |
9 | He wants to come in , but a glance up to the bridge tells me he expects a vast crowd to appear out of nowhere , the minute he strips naked . |
10 | THE Home Secretary has told colleagues that he expects a fresh Commons debate on the death penalty before the next election and that he would speak and vote for its restoration as a deterrent for some murders . |