Example sentences of "more [adv] [verb] in [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Indeed , Hobbes says , ‘ I believe that scarce anything can be more absurdly said in natural philosophy , than Aristotle 's Metaphysics . ’ |
| 2 | The contribution of Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy ( CBT ) to this area of emotional distress is noted with the caveat that its effectiveness has been more thoroughly studied in this area than in others . |
| 3 | Found in the South Pacific from the Pitcairn group to the Great Barrier Reef and in depths of between 3 and 40 metres , the Scott 's Wrasse is more often found in outer reef areas , rather than within the shelter of lagoons . |
| 4 | He thought this was mainly a matter of size , but the preference holds in other places ( e.g. The Bristol Channel ) where the two barnacles are more evenly matched in this respect . |
| 5 | Developing certain of his ideas , the Fauves and the German painters of the Brücke undoubtedly saw primitive art as a liberating force , stimulating them in their attempts to achieve a more direct and spontaneous form of expression , although the Fauves , at least , were more immediately influenced in this respect by the passionate painting of Van Gogh than by primitive art . |
| 6 | Remember that it is not unusual for strong winds to be associated with high pressure , although strong winds and gales are more frequently encountered in low pressure systems . |
| 7 | In addition , as will be shown later , it is the male in a given relationship who more frequently engages in criminal activity to support the couple 's habit than the female . |
| 8 | Six people were killed and dozens more reportedly injured in further bomb attacks and shootings in Lima , Cuzco , Ayacucho and the Andean village of Huasta , whose mayor was assassinated . |
| 9 | Though Hellenistic Greek kings were frequently portrayed naked , a device suggesting superhuman status , Roman Republican notables were more modestly portrayed in military dress or wearing a traditional Roman garment — the toga , a large woollen cloak with curved hem . |
| 10 | Seed raising is not a widely used method of increasing the majority of other pool plants , although one or two are more readily increased in this manner . |