Example sentences of "[vb infin] something [adj] [conj] [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | Any basic change in the executive branch of British government will need something more than the type of structural reform of the civil service proposed by the Fulton Committee . |
2 | A piece to be presented should have something more than a surface narrative quality in the characterisation . |
3 | Beryl needed firm handling but losing father and brother inside four days must mean something more than the prospect of a secure income . |
4 | The Hancock Half Hours seemed to be finally at an end and both Ken and his public were ready for something in which ‘ Stop messing about ’ would mean something more than an admonition to an actor to concentrate on his script . |
5 | Sometimes the child is n't really very good at writing and I will write something encouraging and the kid says I have liked my art well , yeah |
6 | This would involve something more than the counselling which EWOs routinely provide in truancy cases . |
7 | If it 's too long for you , just let me know and I 'll find something shorter and a bit easier . ’ |