Example sentences of "i expect [det] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 And Bell said : ‘ I expected some trouble but not on this scale — they acted like animals .
2 I expected this place to be in chaos — instead , it 's an oasis of calm .
3 Er , and I expect that margin to continue rising and be much higher again next year , so the medicine is working there .
4 I expect that lot belonged to her late husband . ’
5 I expect that business is involved , ’ he said .
6 ‘ Whenever I stand in the middle of a big field , ’ she said , ‘ I expect some harpy to come flying at me with a hockey stick .
7 I expect another visit this night , ’ he reported to General Cope , ‘ but I shall give them the warmest reception my weak party can afford . ’
8 As the spend over the three years will be more than that — last year 's spend was £17 million and I expect this year 's to be £25 million , making a total of £42 million — I suppose that I could give my hon. Friend the assurance that he seeks , but even if our figures were so way out that I could be caught on that commitment , when I consider the matter next May — assuming that the burden still falls to me to do so — I would have to make the same calculation as I made this year .
9 Should I expect any building and development work in my resort ?
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