Example sentences of "we expect [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | For various reasons , we expected little of the sitting hen . |
| 2 | We expected little advertising support for the first effort in our new format but it came anyway on the strength of our description . |
| 3 | From what we already knew about its audiences and programme content , we expected that television would have a stronger influence on public information and perceptions than on public attitudes and choices ; while the press , particularly the mass-selling tabloids , would have a stronger influence on public attitudes and choices than on public information and perceptions . |
| 4 | ‘ We expected all the equipment to be up to Olympic standard . |
| 5 | Anyway , at Stevenage Town Hall we told Ralph that we expected some money for these . |
| 6 | We expect all horses that are well looked after to be cheerful , but like people , some display it more than others . |
| 7 | We expect all parents to support our aims fully and to uphold our Catholic ethos . |
| 8 | As readers we expect such a persona to describe a scene , dramatise some situation , and express feelings . |
| 9 | We should also remember that we expect many of the elderly to function under circumstances of stress which would strain people of any age : bereavement , repeated as contemporaries gradually die , worry about money , fear of increasing infirmity , isolation and death . |
| 10 | We expect that to have a substantial effect . ’ |
| 11 | Not only that but we expect that reward to be a fair and just one . |
| 12 | So we expect that and we 're pretty certain that 'll come to two six two six . |
| 13 | A large proportion of the posts already announced for relocation are destined for locations targeted by our regional development or urban programme policies and we expect that about 60 per cent . |
| 14 | We expect that to continue as long as necessary . |
| 15 | As the contraction programmes already announced take effect , we expect that employee numbers will continue to fall . |
| 16 | We expect that to happen in the autumn . ’ |
| 17 | ‘ We 're now asking them to accept a revised model and we expect some opposition . ’ |
| 18 | We expect some account of Sicilian civilization and resources , some description of the fortifications of Syracuse , the temples ( an index of prosperity ) of Akragas , or the revenues derived from the subjugated interior ; something , in fact , like Herodotus book ii , about Egypt , which introduced the invasion by the Persian king Kambyses . |
| 19 | If we work extra hard for our employers we expect some kind of reward in return . |
| 20 | We expect some firm proposals from the Minister tonight , or at least when we debate this matter in Committee , that will assure the House that something will be done about this very dangerous situation . |
| 21 | Marketing director Robin Whitbread said : ‘ We expect this will be significant with more than eight million shoppers taking advantage of over 750 lines . |
| 22 | ‘ Let us just say that we expect this to be your only half-witted jape for the entire term . |
| 23 | ‘ In summary , we have made substantial progress at the half year and we expect this positive trend to be maintained . |
| 24 | ‘ We have made a strong start to 1993 and we expect this positive trend to continue . |
| 25 | ‘ A number of distinguished engineers have been Whitworth Scholars , and we expect this year 's award winners to be high achievers in their subsequent careers , ’ he said . |
| 26 | The forecast tax charge for the year is thirty four per cent which is below last year 's rate of thirty five and we expect this low rate to continue in the future . |
| 27 | How do you know whether anything has been a success , or whether you 're doing anything right , unless you ask , and we expect this rationale to follow through into our community investment programme . |
| 28 | ‘ We expect this to be treated as a separate case of possession of heroin for personal use , ’ she said . |
| 29 | We expect this exhibition to be of particular interest to sports administrators and physiotherapists . |
| 30 | It 's a wonderful place to work , and we expect more surprises . ’ |