Example sentences of "i expect [noun] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I thought that because I had looked up to the twins on account of their wealth I expected others to do the same to me . |
| 2 | I expected Father to chase me , but when I reached the corner and looked back he was just standing there talking to the thin man . |
| 3 | Each evening when we tidied away our papers I expected Edward to invite me over to the Lodge for a drink or a meal , and the invitation was not extended . |
| 4 | In the first investigative session I ever ran I expected pupils to produce a quadratic relationship , or at least a verbal description of one , from a problem involving lines and their intersections . |
| 5 | I say borrow but the cash was never refunded and I expect Dad thought it was a cheap way to get rid of him . |
| 6 | How this applies to the crew as well I do n't know but I expect Vic 's got some theory to cover it . |
| 7 | I expect Crilly to ravish me , as promised by letters scrawled in lustful , sweeping biro , but he does n't . |
| 8 | I do not mean by this that I expect managers to cry , or to clasp one another like footballers after a goal has been won . |
| 9 | I expect auntie has told you everything and you have been too busy to come , but please come now . |
| 10 | ‘ You are an angel , Daddy , ’ said Sheila , and she added dreamily , ‘ I expect Clytemnestra has spent a penny by now . ’ |
| 11 | Then I expect Diniz owes you his life . |
| 12 | I expect Joseph knew that and took advantage of it . ’ |
| 13 | I expect Poole has told you that I have searched London for the chemicals I need . |
| 14 | And now every time I see an advert , or just anything , I expect things to explode . ’ |
| 15 | I expect communication to improve as a result of this survey … |
| 16 | I expect communication to improve as a result of this survey . |
| 17 | ‘ I expect England to revert to the front row that has done so well for so long , which means I must play out of my skin against Moore for the chance to face the guy again next week . |
| 18 | ‘ I expect Eve used the same excuse , ’ he commented drily . |
| 19 | By the third day I expect third-years to work alone , and if you slip up , gal , I 'll have your guts for garters ! |
| 20 | I expect Sinbad feels that as I 'm in the last few months of my final year , she 'd better pack me with as much experience as possible before I get whisked away to act staff nurse in some ward . |
| 21 | I expect Daddy did . |
| 22 | ‘ But I expect Elinor feels that as your friend is eighty-seven , she probably should n't be travelling alone . ’ |
| 23 | He observed conversationally , ‘ I expect Irina told you we were moving . |
| 24 | Well I think we 'd better leave them just to do what they like , cos I expect Gwen wants to get on with her dinner now . |
| 25 | I expect Alain has given you this one . |
| 26 | ‘ Now I expect God to change the whole country . |
| 27 | ‘ I expect Claudia has told you about Berenice , ’ Roman said , sharply cutting across Dana 's self-satisfaction . |
| 28 | To ensure it wo n't be a pain in Spain I expect Graham to rely on his tested experienced players and sprinkle them with a blend of youth . |
| 29 | I expect Eleanor told you . |
| 30 | Oh I expect John reads page page three . |