Example sentences of "up on the same [noun] [num ord] " in BNC.
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1 | Despite the fall in September sales , the figures produced by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that total sales in the first nine months , at 1,919,338 , are still 5 per cent up on the same period last year . |
2 | As it is , we are up on the same period last year , but sales through the till are down by nearly 8% . ’ |
3 | Figures released at yesterday 's meeting of the station 's Local Community Liaison Council show that so far this year more than 8,000 visitors have visited the station , 70pc up on the same period last year . |
4 | Sheep slaughterings continue to rise and at almost 49,000 head were a third up on the same month last year . |
5 | Figures for January this year were 11 up on the same month last year , when 73 women contacted Edinburgh Women 's Aid . |