Example sentences of "[adj] would be a [adj -er] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 Considering the pottery from the pre-forum levels illustrated , with the advantage of hindsight , one would date some of the vessels later than 120 , possibly 130 — 140 would be a better terminal .
2 This would be a wider test than residence .
3 If there is room for a 1300 mm ( 5 ft ) cupboard or closet just outside the kitchen , bedroom or bathroom , say in a corridor , or lobby , this would be a better solution .
4 ‘ All I can say about Chelsea is that Newcastle United would be a bigger club if we got things right here . ’
5 Although there is nothing in the measurements to suggest it , the sound comes to my ear as on the warm side of strick neutrality — perhaps rich would be a better description .
6 Yes , I agree with you , perhaps that would be a better way of doing things however , most of you got that right , I think , if not all , so .
7 I 'd actually prefer to send you to that than go to it myself , because I think that would be a better use of time .
8 Actually that would be a better representation of what it 's like to be the
9 Much less unacceptable would be a shorter warrant period , which should be the maximum duration possible , rather than the standard period in every case .
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