Example sentences of "[adj] [subord] [adv] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He contends , in effect , that ethical statements do indeed do something more or different than merely state facts , even facts about the effects of actions on the general happiness , for they pick out actions for approval or disapproval . |
| 2 | To meet these changing conditions English courts are more prepared than formerly to grant injunctions in suitable cases against non-residents or foreign nationals in respect of overseas activities . |
| 3 | With studying the film it was alot more interesting than just reading the book . |
| 4 | ( c ) We moved " recent critical appraisal " after our analysis of powers of description and humour because these sections give our own critical appraisal ; now , by the time we outline other people 's opinions we have something to compare them with , and can therefore do something more interesting than just repeat them . |
| 5 | Actually some bats play a trick that is more interesting than simply emitting hoots of constant pitch and measuring the pitch of the returning echoes . |
| 6 | Porter then develops the argument that the presence of interrelationships between SBUs implies that strategies must be broader than simply build , hold or divest . |
| 7 | In briefing her , you may just well , take this minute , write it out and say Jenny put your opinion there , and you 'll probably find it quicker than actually telling her . |
| 8 | PORSCHE GB 'S buyback scheme is more generous than originally reported ( Pink Pages , 4 November ) . |
| 9 | There 's more to this than just finding Mike before he gets to Bernard , is n't there ? ’ |
| 10 | Although lack of staff was mentioned often , lack of direct funding was mentioned much less so : in fact more libraries actually said that resources were adequate than specifically noted otherwise : |
| 11 | The median serum IGF-I concentration was lower in patients with active disease than in matched controls , and lower in stunted than well grown patients , but insulin and IGFBP-1 concentrations were not significantly different between any group . |
| 12 | The median serum IGF-I concentration was significantly lower in stunted than well grown patients . |
| 13 | Peer pressure is a factor , but not necessarily in a coercive way ; a teenager who is n't sure how to smoke a joint will be more worried about losing face from doing it wrong than not doing it at all . |
| 14 | It is noteworthy that this study not only found internationally diversified portfolios less risky than domestically diversified portfolios but also that the gains from hedging against exchange rate risk were minimal . |
| 15 | The information required in the offer document is more detailed than currently required under most national takeover rules and includes such matters as the maximum and minimum percentages or quantities of securities that the offeror undertakes to acquire , the names of concert parties , details of the offeror 's holdings in the target company and those of concert parties . |
| 16 | you know one popping in and looking after , I find that easier than just putting them down to sleep |
| 17 | This is entirely understandable since repeating familiar , and previously sufficiently successful , behaviour patterns is far easier than constantly modifying your behaviour to suit differing circumstances . |
| 18 | Members hope to convince Mr Milburn that he should be targeting criminals who find it easier than ever to get hold of an unlicensed firearm . |
| 19 | Differs from Black-tailed Godwit at all times in having no white on wings , in feet scarcely projecting beyond tail in flight and in summer in having reddish vent Legs somewhat shorter than both curlews and Black-tailed Godwit ; bill slightly curved upwards at tip . |
| 20 | Elsewhere in Darlington the number of crimes has remained high although here has been a slight decline in some common crimes . |
| 21 | To be effective , children 's mathematical experience needs to be rather more wide ranging and demanding than presently seems to be the case . |
| 22 | Colour the remaining fondant a pale cream colour ( use a tiny amount of diluted yellow food colouring ) and knead in a tiny amount of brown until almost mixed in but still a bit ‘ muddy ’ . |
| 23 | Stirling was charming if somewhat reserved in manner . |
| 24 | Saddiqi , a learned and formidable intellectual , was embarrassed if not frightened , because his answer could never before have been given by a subject to the Shahanshah , King of Kings , Light of the Aryans , Muhammad Reza Pahlavi , Hesitantly , he said it was because no one wanted to be associate with the Shah . |
| 25 | Her head was held high , not out of arrogance , Sandison felt , but because she was interested if not engrossed in all there was before her . |
| 26 | Well we must have had this cos when did this come , August ? |
| 27 | Top notes are , however , very exciting if not used to excess ! |
| 28 | Section references below are to the Companies Act 1985 unless otherwise indicated . |
| 29 | Car parking is free unless otherwise stated . |
| 30 | 10.7.2.3 to use background and results in carrying out the Project , such use to be free unless otherwise agreed . |