Sentence examples for they expected something from inspiring English sources

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While most were happy to help, they expected something in return.

They expected something more than studied evenhandedness from the United States.

But if medals were awarded on the competitive rules that Boris and the Conservative leader attained their privileges, they wouldn't bother with the racing as competitors would just inherit the medals, then give an interview saying the trouble with the other runners was they expected something for nothing.

I was introduced, they greeted me with a genuine cordiality and respect — and the respect increased my fright, for it meant that they expected something of me that I knew in my heart, for their sakes, I could not give — and we sat down.

I think they expected something a bit different and they didn't get going for six overs".

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They expect something different all the time.

They expect something for their donations".

They expect something back, and Mr Obama is keen to oblige up to a point.

They expect something edgier and more sophisticated than "The Beverly Hillbillies".

The audience: if they are going to pay money, they expect something for that money.

"They ask, 'Where are the bombs and the Kalashnikovs?' They expect something more political and instead they see landscapes".

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