Example sentences of "[noun pl] be [adj] than a [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Nobody 's little fingers are stronger than a man 's hands . |
| 2 | Man for man a unit of Elf longbowmen is more than a match for most opposing troop types . |
| 3 | At work , emotional needs are stronger than a lot of people realise ; by letting people know that you have them , and identifying theirs , you can gain influence . |
| 4 | Wearing trousers is more than a fashion choice for them , it is a religious requirement . |
| 5 | The first Christians also knew that divine resources were more than a match for the dark powers . |
| 6 | Natural highways they may be , but while some ridges are broader than a motorway , others resemble a tricky combination of obstacle course and tightrope walk . |
| 7 | Stockbroker Barrie Tyler of Cardiff-based Bell , Lawrie White yesterday said Mr Sherwood 's comments were more than a warning shot . |
| 8 | A decision to purchase new curtains is more than a matter of taste ; it is also a financial decision . |
| 9 | In all seven broad industry categories monitored by TI , the level of failures was higher than a year previously . |
| 10 | Elections are less than a month away , and Mr Anguita is probably Spain 's second most popular politician after the Socialist Prime Minister , Felipe Gonzalez . |
| 11 | County council elections are less than a week away , and one of the key issues is bound to be the state of our schools . |
| 12 | Santorini is less than a couple of miles from where you 're sitting . |
| 13 | ‘ What with missing sleep and everything else , my nerves are more than a bit wrung-out , I 'm afraid . ’ |
| 14 | For Sonny , those dramatic events are less than a blur . |