Example sentences of "[noun] more [subord] a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | If the marriage between small businesses and financiers is to have a happy ending , the couple need more than a guiding hand from a few enthusiasts dedicated to their cause . |
2 | Ken Russell 's production is certainly easy on the eye , but fans are expecting a bit more than a well-turned ankle . |
3 | ‘ Well , I moved out , came to live here in a rented house I ca n't really afford , Susan sold the flat , which seemed a bit more than a symbolic act , I continued to love her and miss her , I tried to understand what she felt and hoped it was something she 'd eventually work through so that we could be together again . |
4 | ‘ I might make a little bit more than a social worker and I get to enjoy myself with my clients ’ . |
5 | Some hot lemon drinks contain only a painkiller as the active ingredient and these can cost a lot more than an unbranded painkiller . |