Example sentences of "[adv] expect this [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Grainne had known that when it finally came to it , she would be afraid — for I have never known anyone other than Fergus , and with Fergus it was so natural and so sweet — but she had not expected this sudden rush of tenderness . |
| 2 | ‘ The reason I have called you both here is to remind you that you are now second-year witches , and I do not expect this ridiculous feud between you two girls to continue . |
| 3 | Troy looked puzzled for a moment , not expecting this childlike cry from his proud wife . |
| 4 | He did n't expect this savage hiss of reaction . |
| 5 | ‘ I did n't expect this extra bit of spare time . ’ |
| 6 | They did n't expect this old transporter carrier to be fitted with cellular disrupters . ’ |