Example sentences of "[be] more [conj] mere [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | The section 6(2) and section 61(1) remedies are more than mere machinery . |
2 | There may be more than mere nostalgia in all this . |
3 | If they are to be more than mere training , then a process of informed reflection has to go on at the same time . |
4 | He knew that Sharpe 's insults were more than mere anger , but a deliberate provocation to a duel . |
5 | Their response is more than mere cynicism , however , as they offer excellent concrete proposals for an overhaul , not just of US , but of all major aid and development agencies ' programs . |
6 | It is more than mere style , something beyond the old ‘ something must be done ’ concern . |
7 | The second courtesy is to respect the land you are on and this is more than mere observance of the country code . |
8 | This may not be a totally convincing critique of modern society , but it has clear modern relevance and is more than mere dislike . |
9 | The common property , if it is more than mere cash in hand or at the bank , will be vested in trustees who must deal with it in accordance with the rules or with any trust expressly declared , and it can be made liable for obligations incurred by , or on behalf of , the society . |