Example sentences of "than [adv] [art] [noun] [prep] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 But regarding 2 this teacher was not especially charismatic — in fact more self-effacing than naturally the centre of attention .
2 Erm I have to say that that these are largely my personal views of the member of the regional office , rather than obviously the Secretary of State at this stage in the proceedings .
3 Where verbs of perception and know , as we saw above , evoke a characteristic expressive effect in this context , it is more difficult to see any nuance characterizing make here , other than perhaps a suggestion of result .
4 Now I do n't think many people realized that asking for the maintenance of standards , rather than perhaps the changing of standards , was asking for something that was almost diametrically opposed to asking for an educational system that was more geared towards preparing children for adult life and productive work .
5 The monarch is , furthermore , more than merely a part of Parliament under the constitution of the United Kingdom .
6 Underlying the principle of geographical distribution is more than merely a notion of fairness or equity , for it seems that to exclude any administrative area might be to risk offending the divisional authorities in a way which would be unhelpful to the project as a whole .
7 As a result of Nicaea , Rome became the official centre of Christian orthodoxy , and any deviation from that orthodoxy became a heresy , rather than merely a difference of opinion or interpretation .
8 But such an identification was probably more than merely an exercise in wish-fulfilment by the ego on behalf of the id .
9 Our country , as a nation , has a spirit and will — it is much bigger than merely the mechanisms of markets .
10 However , the existence of a discretion in the judge to exclude legally admissible evidence , so as to secure the fairness of the trial , was recognised as extending further than merely the exclusion of evidence more prejudicial than probative .
11 America , where there appear to be more grossly obese people than in Britain ( by which I mean those around double their desirable body weight , rather than just a couple of stones overweight ) , is an excellent place to observe this eating-speed phenomenon .
12 More than just a facelift for BMW 's most important model , the new 3-series marks a fundamental change of direction
13 Mirth is close to creativity for to see the absurd in something is to twist reality around in a way creative thought is fashioned — a good jest is a delight and should be regarded as much more than just a bit of frivolity .
14 But it 's more than just a problem of pollution .
15 But nervousness and vacillation over direct state intervention was more than just a problem of administration .
16 Ry Cooder Much more than just a wizard on slide guitar , Ry Cooder is a composer , a multi-instrumentalist , a lifelong student of ethnic music and a thoroughly nice bloke .
17 Perhaps now , in the same way , Judith Cowan 's new range or work can also be effective in a climate which desperately seeks more than just a checklist of intention .
18 There was more to it than just a change of style .
19 more than just a week in politics
20 Other ways of making life more interesting for the housebound are the occasional holidays in the homes of various members of the family ; also offering to help them to entertain their friends in their own home to more than just a cup of tea , by arranging to take a pre-cooked , easily served meal round to them beforehand .
21 Everything here was different and therefore better : the stiff-backed brass taps , the cut of the banister , the genuine oil paintings ( we had a genuine oil painting too , but not as genuine as that ) , the library which somehow was more than just a roomful of books , the furniture old enough to have woodworm in it , and the casual acceptance of inherited things .
22 However , one detects more than just a hint of resentment when he talks of the ‘ middle-class ’ , who , with their penchant for rationalisation and organisation , appear to have appropriated the game .
23 This is the pub as social institution , so much more than just a place for drinking .
24 It 's results will be published at the end of next year , when scientists and patients will find out if it 's more than just a ray of hope .
25 This is more than just a book with balances .
26 Erm and then just generally language is far more than just a means of communication .
27 Then , as time went on and hypnosis gained credibility and was thought of as more than just a form of stage entertainment , more and more hypnotherapists began to use present-life regression in their work .
28 It gives due weight to action research as a process rather than just a set of things to do .
29 Building students preparing for a career in Europe need much more than just a grounding in languages , says John Watson , student representative for the CIOB 's Northern Counties Region and press officer for the Tyneside Centre .
30 On his voyage , he has realised that sport is more than just a game to Americans , and that sports stars are the heroes of the nation .
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