Example sentences of "[adv] [prep] more than [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Gordon Owen , the managing director in charge of Mercury , says the group is anxious not to more than double the network in a year as it is a case of ‘ how fast you can go without falling over ’ . |
| 2 | THE University of Southampton announced plans yesterday to more than double its student numbers over the next 35 years by building an additional campus . |
| 3 | They are up against more than just the law though . |
| 4 | Children benefit also from more than usually grammatical speech from adults who address them in the early stages in a fashion tailored to their learning needs . |
| 5 | As irritable as ever ( Mark Smith 's only comment was to compare the trendy utilitarian decor of The Waterfront to that of an open prison ) , The Fall 's lip cuts more ice when it 's backed up by more than just Smith 's mouthings . |
| 6 | As irritable as ever ( Mark Smith 's only comment was to compare the trendy utilitarian decor of The Waterfront to that of an open prison ) , The Fall 's lip cuts more ice when it 's backed up by more than just Smith 's mouthings . |
| 7 | Maybe when he really got roughed up or stayed out for more than just a few days , Manuel would think about talking things over with the vet , but for now , well , ‘ what 's the hurry , man ? ! ’ |