Example sentences of "[verb] by a [adj -er] [unc] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Consumer prices in February rose by a larger-than-expected 0.5% , or an annualised rate of 5.8% . |
| 2 | Instead , it rose by a further 6,6% . |
| 3 | On May 30 Bérégovoy announced measures to reduce spending by a further F6,000 million ( in addition to cuts of F10,200 million in March — see p. 38113 ) . |
| 4 | In Japan sales of cars were still depressed and fell by a further 8.5% . |
| 5 | This was increased by a further NZ$3.049bn for non-cash costs , mostly unrealised losses on forex liabilities and depreciation ; and reduced by NZ$0.428bn in respect of net capital expenditures . |
| 6 | The attendant 's face was hidden by a papier mâché mask , as worn by all the attendants and waiters . |