Example sentences of "expect [adj] thing [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Individuals use their radio and television sets in different ways and for different purposes , and expect different things of them . |
| 2 | ‘ The Church must stand alongside every family like that — not actually put the Royal Family on a pedestal and expect impossible things of them . ’ |
| 3 | We expect great things of you . ’ |
| 4 | A perfect illustration of his balanced theology was given in the memorable sub-division of his sermon ; ‘ Expect great things from God : attempt great things for God . ’ |
| 5 | Hello darling , come on I said to her when she goes back to Tumbletots I shall expect big things of her . |
| 6 | But I 'm expecting great things of you , too . " |
| 7 | The golfing world has been expecting great things from Norman for years . |
| 8 | Larder , who has given the captaincy to tough utility forward Paul Hulme , is also expecting great things from giant Welsh second rower Paul Moriarty . |