Example sentences of "i expect [noun] [to-vb] " 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 expect Crilly to ravish me , as promised by letters scrawled in lustful , sweeping biro , but he does n't . |
| 6 | 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 . |
| 7 | And now every time I see an advert , or just anything , I expect things to explode . ’ |
| 8 | I expect communication to improve as a result of this survey … |
| 9 | I expect communication to improve as a result of this survey . |
| 10 | ‘ 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 . |
| 11 | By the third day I expect third-years to work alone , and if you slip up , gal , I 'll have your guts for garters ! |
| 12 | ‘ Now I expect God to change the whole country . |
| 13 | 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 . |
| 14 | I expect people to regard this as my house and not to abuse my privacy . |