Example sentences of "[Wh det] more than [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Oh yes , there have n't been the spectacular rises of the first few years , but we could guarantee a growth figure which more than copes with inflation . |
| 2 | Today Verzy produces excellent , full-bodied wines , rich in fruit and of distinct style which more than deserve their recent elevation to grand cru status . |
| 3 | The office of collector of supply was one which held its value over time , for the salary appears to have increased at a rate which more than compensated the holder for the ravages of inflation . |
| 4 | There is nothing cruel or stupid about providing a benefit system which more than compensates for the 20 per cent . |
| 5 | House-building rebounded from a loss in 1991 to a £2.6 million profit in 1992 , thanks to a 6 per cent increase in sales to 1,289 units and improved margins , which more than made good an average 8 per cent drop in selling prices to £81,000 . |
| 6 | The 20 percenters , as they are colloquially known , receive benefits which more than compensate this year for their 20 per cent . |
| 7 | ( The charter still exists and the seal can be seen in the town museum , which more than repays a visit . ) |