Example sentences of "be [adv] [adj] [subord] [adv] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | But Caterham 's independence does enable it to be more adventurous than perhaps a large parent would allow . |
| 2 | The identification and correction of coding errors may be virtually impossible unless either a cost centre is obviously incorrect or a fairly detailed manual backup , such as is outlined in ( b ) above , is utilised . |
| 3 | Waller believes it is more complex than just a huge shift of opinion on the day . |
| 4 | Sociology , as a social science , is more than just a collection of empirical findings and is also more than just a set of speculative armchair ‘ theories ’ . |
| 5 | It 's far more than just a place to drink ; it 's the social and conversational heart of any Irish village . |
| 6 | Suddenly , after battling all season with Manchester City for third place in the First Division , the Wednesday player-manager finds that finishing second is now more than just a pipe dream . |
| 7 | In each case the shout is far more than simply a war cry . |
| 8 | But OALD is far more than just a dictionary . |
| 9 | But Seefeld is far more than just a place to swing your mashie niblick . |
| 10 | That a figure with such a subversive reputation as Morrison can be a fit subject for an extremely posh , photo-laden book is maybe more than just a little embarrassing . |
| 11 | Chief Inspector was slightly more than just a copper , Meredith thought wryly , amused at his apparent self abasement . |
| 12 | It was as simple as only a barefaced lie could be . |