7 sentences with 'expect'

Example sentences and phrases with the word expect and other words derived from it.

• « He explained to me in a matter-of-fact way what progress I could expect to make, and how long it would take to achieve it. »
• « On the day of the appointment, when Dr. Epstein walked into his office, he saw something he didn't expect: his patient Chris Feulner standing with his parents and brother David by his side! The boy walked somewhat hesitantly across the room, but walked nonetheless. The doctor smiled at him and hugged him. »
• « "We expect young ladies to marry," Ford jocularly explained. »
• « My father didn't expect much from the puppy, but his expectations of me were very clear. »
• « -Let's see what you can do with him," he said. I wouldn't expect much, though. »
• « The evidence seems to indicate that what you expect from the world, will be what you are likely to get. »
• « Officers from opposing sides often considered themselves part of a kind of extended family; a captured officer could expect to be treated as a respected peer by his "enemies" until his own side paid his ransom. »
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