Example sentences of "[adv] expect [pers pn] [verb] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | We may lend you any amount from £500 to £10,000 ( in units of £10 ) and , in certain circumstances , may advance 100% of the cost , although we normally expect you to make some contribution from your savings . |
| 2 | He has n't asked me yet , not formally , he has n't done the man-to-man bit with my father , I 'm just expecting it to happen one day , maybe . ’ |
| 3 | ‘ Then you can hardly expect me to show much appreciation of your view of things , can you ? ’ |
| 4 | Do not encourage a young dog to jump up and greet you , for instance , and then expect it to abandon this behaviour at a later stage . |
| 5 | ‘ I certainly expect him to see this season out . |