Example sentences of "or [pron] expect " in BNC.
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1 | Er , it 's like , it 's like the foreman on the shopfloor for some reason , there 's a er , in the systems or whatever , er , the warehouseman er , the night porter er , when he takes over , he knows what he 's doing , he knows what I want , because I 've spoken to him about it , erm , he knows what items I want to leave for stock people , erm , and Sue , the checkout manager , she 'll know if I want extra people on the shopfloor because we 're quiet , or I expect it to be quiet , erm , she knows where they 've got to be , and I 'll come back and review it with her . |
2 | The main reason , main thing is presuming that there must have been refreshments for all these people , probably might have been just a buffet or cup of coffee , or I expect there was probably a lunch laid on , I want to know who footed the bill for the lunch ? |
3 | In a few clinics there is an appointments system which at least ensures that the patient is seen when he or she expects to be seen , but there may be delays in getting an appointment . |
4 | What this means is that the individual in public feels obliged to broadcast an unceasing stream of non-verbal signs , intended to inform others , whether they be acquaintances or more often otherwise , of the place which he or she expects to have in the undertakings which follow . |
5 | The course provides opportunity for : ( i ) graduates from African , Asian , and Pacific backgrounds to undertake advanced study of Christianity directly related to their own setting ; ( ii ) persons who have worked , or who expect to work , in cross-cultural situations to examine the religious context in which they operate , or to reflect constructively on their experience ; ( iii ) prospective candidates for research involving cross-cultural or inter-religious study who do not have specialised training in these fields , to bridge the gap between previous academic study and the new material . |
6 | Most will be reluctant to undergo assessment , either because they are involved in criminal activity or they expected to be subjected to a judgmental and disapproving attitude towards themselves , or because they are afraid their children may be removed from them . |
7 | The motorist is driving too fast because he does n't expect any children , or he expects them to be careful ’ |
8 | She was not sure what it was , or what to expect should she go there , but she wanted to see it " because it had been forbidden . |
9 | The visitor , whoever it was , came in silently , and looking round , not knowing who or what to expect , Molly saw the tall sad-looking dog , its eyes wet and its pink tongue lolling , which Buck had apparently abandoned to the Castello Crocetto . |
10 | Few know when they may see their husbands , or what to expect when they walk through the gates . |
11 | ‘ It is a totally new departure for me , and I have to admit I do n't know what it is going to be like or what to expect . |
12 | And if we recognise our true position as skilled labourers performing with more or less ability a given portion of a comp 's duties , it would be utterly absurd for you to propose , or us to expect , equal remuneration with men which I suppose is what you mean by insisting on getting the true value of our labour . |