I expected resistance but he flipped open his phone and made the call.

Given her previous displays of power, he had expected more resistance to his call.

Not expecting resistance, the Americans were surprised but soon returned fire.

He expected resistance, but to his surprise the child agreed.

American officials had expected little armed resistance under any circumstances.

She looked at him, off balance, obviously having expected resistance.

But few expect strong resistance to the agreement in Congress.

But wherever there is dominance, we can also expect resistance.

You have done well, and the others will not be expecting resistance.

She had not expected resistance to take this form.