Example sentences of "expect [pron] [verb] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Allow 1.2m ( 4ft ) between the plants and expect them to reach full size in four years . |
| 2 | Doctors can ask us all sorts of intimate questions and expect honest answers ; in return , we expect them to treat this knowledge confidentially and not to gossip about the state of our health . |
| 3 | ‘ They seem pathetic , when you compare them to adult humans , and expect them to do human things — because obviously they ca n't . |
| 4 | We expect them to have some degree of self-awareness , and self-regard , in their knowledge claims . |
| 5 | We expect you to use all resources effectively and efficiently and only in the delivery of ES business . |
| 6 | ‘ I expect you find this means of transport too slow , ’ Fen suggested . |
| 7 | 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 . |
| 8 | ‘ I expect whoever sent that letter — just did n't want to get involved . ’ |
| 9 | Glancing round at the noisy throng , Ellie observed helpfully , ‘ I expect they find each other 's groups more interesting . ’ |
| 10 | ‘ I certainly expect him to see this season out . |
| 11 | 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 . |
| 12 | ‘ I expect it had some help , then , ’ said Dorcas . |