Example sentences of "[prep] more [subord] [adv] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Even when this is used , it is not advisable to expect a safe endurance of more than about an hour . |
| 2 | The more easterly of the two valley roads which combine at Pierrefitte takes you first to the charming town of Luz-Saint-Sauveur , which may look like one place but is really two , with more than just a hyphen dividing them . |
| 3 | ‘ When I got here , ’ he said expressionlessly , ‘ I realised I needed to be in love with more than just a city . |
| 4 | At 3pm , he will meet Clinton and the two will be together for the next six hours , an indication that the president regards the Prime Minister 's visit as more than just a courtesy call . |
| 5 | For rabbinical Judaism , militant activity was perceived as more than just an embarrassment . |
| 6 | As a songwriter and musician himself , Terry Merrick is always prepared to act as more than just an engineer , where necessary putting his skill at playing and song arranging at the disposal of clients . |
| 7 | One day , he hinted , he would insist she did , and for more than just a holiday . |
| 8 | Other ways of making life more interesting for the housebound are the occasional holidays in the homes of various members of the family ; also offering to help them to entertain their friends in their own home to more than just a cup of tea , by arranging to take a pre-cooked , easily served meal round to them beforehand . |
| 9 | Thank the Goddess Zambia had had the sense to get out before some scuzzie had violated hir by more than just a beating . |