Example sentences of "[vb infin] than [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | When the idea was broached I had told Ira Dilworth that I would sooner resign than transfer to Toronto and he agreed entirely . |
| 2 | mouse does more damage than Puddy |
| 3 | We nearly died today , and I could think of nothing I 'd rather do than exult in life by taking you to bed . |
| 4 | I would rather starve than work for somebody else . |
| 5 | I 'd sooner die than smell , would n't you ? " |
| 6 | " So many people in Nubia said they would rather die than move . |