Example sentences of "[noun sg] is [adj] than [adv] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | He said : ‘ The Manchester bid is more than just a superb technical achievement . |
| 2 | On his voyage , he has realised that sport is more than just a game to Americans , and that sports stars are the heroes of the nation . |
| 3 | But to the protestors who turned up today hunting is more than just a sport . |
| 4 | Vinegar is more than just a table condiment to sprinkle over chips . |
| 5 | Underlying the principle of geographical distribution is more than merely a notion of fairness or equity , for it seems that to exclude any administrative area might be to risk offending the divisional authorities in a way which would be unhelpful to the project as a whole . |
| 6 | But a CD-Rom is more than just a giant data store ; it provides a quick and easy way of finding information . |
| 7 | An augmented product is more than just a tangible product or service . |
| 8 | An augmented product is more than just a tangible product or service . |
| 9 | A group is more than just a random collection of individuals . |
| 10 | Martina is more than just a tennis player however . |
| 11 | But the countryside is more than just a pretty picture . |
| 12 | But the firm is more than just a money-maker ; it is the consummate all-rounder . |
| 13 | A MONKEY 'S scream is more than just a screech , researchers have discovered . |
| 14 | ‘ My Rolex is more than just a watch , it makes me feel dressed . ’ |
| 15 | This disagreement between the different schools of thought is more than just a storm in an academic teacup . |
| 16 | However , and perhaps more importantly , it must be remembered that housing is more than simply a place to live in . |
| 17 | The electronic one-way communication system is more than just a lock system . |
| 18 | This little rebellion annoyed the orthodox Communists , but maybe not the voters : the three rebels , all well known , provide voters with an assurance that the United Left is more than just a front for unreconstructed Communists . |