Example sentences of "[noun sg] [is] [adj] than [adv] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Unless the wind is more than about 45° to the direction of take-off , a strong cross wind seldom creates problems . |
| 2 | Only when the angle of impact is less than about 20° above the surface is the direction of the body preserved , as an elongation of the crater in the impact direction . |
| 3 | Comparative studies in volunteers have shown that activated charcoal is better than either syrup of ipecacuanha or gastric lavage in reducing drug absorption . |
| 4 | Thus contempt is wider than simply breach of any of Parliament 's privileges but can consist of any conduct which interferes with the workings of Parliament or is likely to bring Parliament or its members into disrepute . |
| 5 | Money is more than just notes and coin . |
| 6 | She and her boyfriend Jonathan Clack have become convinced the vandalism is more than just coincidence . |
| 7 | In other words , the ego is more than just consciousness . |
| 8 | We feel it to be important to dedicate an appeal like this , as the house is more than just bricks and mortar ; it takes a central place in the history of Simon . |