Example sentences of "[adv] expecting [det] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It paused , obviously expecting some kind of shocked reaction . |
| 2 | Enthusiasts however , may have to be gently discouraged from making too many demands on your time and that when you ask a question you are not automatically expecting any action . |
| 3 | For example , have you slipped into the habit of simply repeating your commands parrot-like — over and over again — without really expecting any result ? |
| 4 | I bought it today expecting some figures but have n't found any yet . |
| 5 | And when you 're least expecting those friends or the hungry grandchildren to call round , the Apex will prove most resourceful . |
| 6 | She reached down and , for a moment , Pete was half expecting some response ; a stag , perhaps , breaking the surface of the lake and climbing out to her , water streaming from its flanks as it came to her hand . |