Example sentences of "i [modal v] expect [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | If we do as the Russians want and hand over all these prisoners to them whether or not the prisoners are willing to go back to Russia , we are … sending some of them to their death ; and although in war we can not , as you point out … afford to be sentimental , I confess that I find the prospect somewhat revolting , and I should expect public opinion to reflect the same feeling … |
2 | ‘ You mean , I dare say , that , having given you supper , I might expect payment in kind . ’ |
3 | I think it was very very important as well for Leicester to get a goal while they 're having a good good spell because er there 's no there 's no doubt I would expect Forest to put a far more sustained pressure on the second half with the wind in their backs . |
4 | But I shall expect film directors to call me Sir Anthony . |
5 | ‘ I will bring the shoes I am making for you now , the ones with the amethysts as decoration and I will expect payment for the work I 've done , mind . |