Example sentences of "[det] [noun] [prep] more [subord] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | The smaller the unit , the shorter should be the stay inside it — there are very few patients who need to be contained within a locked unit of this kind for more than a few days . |
| 2 | Magistrates in Bootle heard that library staff had attempted to retrieve some books for more than a year . |
| 3 | It was also frustrating for the scientists who 'd been working on this project for more than a decade . |
| 4 | Looking after the ‘ tribe ’ is the number one priority , but Mary was always looking at ways of continuing her artistic leanings and it was to heraldry that she returned , this time with more than a hint of aviation to it ! |
| 5 | You can see there has n't been a woman in this house for more than a week . |
| 6 | Whether yours is a family garden which has to sustain the rigorous attentions of children , a more sedate garden for entertaining al fresco , or a small city garden with little room for more than a couple of raised flowers beds , a patio can give your home and lifestyle a whole new dimension . |
| 7 | Her breezy smile left little room for more than a grin of agreement . |
| 8 | I had not been counting own goals for more than a few minutes when I heard extraordinary sounds coming from my wardrobe . |
| 9 | Often in trouble with the police , he was unable to keep any job for more than a few weeks . |
| 10 | Broadly speaking , the support of Parliament for any government with more than a nominal majority can be taken for granted and ministers come to the House to explain their policies , put through their bills , counter opposition propaganda and keep their supporters happy . |
| 11 | A pub which has been run by the same family for more than a century has won an award for its traditional charm . |
| 12 | Even at the seven year mark there would be very little expectation of more than a few weeks on parole licence in the community , instead of prison . |
| 13 | I had little time for more than a quick glance round the room . |