Example sentences of "but [adv] [pron] expect " in BNC.
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| 1 | by no means all the battles have yet been won , but already we expect that we can break new ground if we really try hard enough ; we expect to seen our ambitions fulfilled if we have the talent and application to meet our goals . |
| 2 | The several sects of Dissenters are glad to be rid of Popery also ; but now they expect glorious days for themselves " . |
| 3 | Samuel Oldknow was generally regarded as a humane employer , but even he expected his apprentices to work for thirteen hours . |
| 4 | I went over budget but then I expected I would . |
| 5 | Yeah , its within your budget and you 've done well , I went over budget , but then I expected I would , because for one thing I was buying for more . |
| 6 | At thirty quid , all but 5p , I originally thought the package was a wee bit overpriced — I 'd have said £20 was a better price point for it , but then I expect that it will be discounted down to that level anyway . |