Example sentences of "if [pers pn] expect [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | She had guessed it would look better — more disarming — not to be carrying a bag ; as if she expected to be out only for a short time . |
| 2 | Quickly , she put on her coat and hat , looking round fearfully as if she expected at any moment to feel Sikes ' heavy hand on her shoulder . |
| 3 | This can matter if you expect to be working late and the bus stage is some distance away from your place of work . |
| 4 | Alternatively , if you expect to be in a high earning bracket , you might consider setting up a limited company , even if you are the only salaried employee , rather than launching the same business as a self-employed individual . |
| 5 | If you expect to be arrested , you clear out everything that might give a clue or be used to incriminate you . |
| 6 | If we expect to be ill , the likelihood is that we will be . |
| 7 | They hesitated as if they expected to be dismissed , and then hurled themselves noisily on Kadan . |
| 8 | But ‘ artists like sailors — if they expect to be gratified by rare sights — must pay the price . ’ |
| 9 | His stance was apologetic , almost cringing as if he expected to be dealt a blow . |
| 10 | Asked during a news conference with foreign reporters late on Wednesday if he expects to be president in 1998 , he said : ‘ I hope it will not be necessary . |