Example sentences of "[verb] as a [adj -er] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This order , as its name suggests , was developed as a richer example than the Corinthian , but it is only in the capital that it differs materially . |
| 2 | The fact that old people would lose out with QALY theory has been given as a further example of injustice . |
| 3 | From the firm 's point of view , retained earnings are generally regarded as a cheaper source of funds than new external funds , given the costs of raising external finance . |
| 4 | Lafontaine , although regarded as a better orator than Kohl , was unable to draw support for a campaign which concentrated on the cost of unification ( he had initially opposed the treaty on economic and monetary union — see pp. 37535-36 ) and on social and environmental issues . |
| 5 | Since the enactment of s 459 1985 , it has been regarded as a better remedy for a minority affected by prejudice in a company to ask for a share purchase order under s 461 rather than to seek a return of share capital through a winding-up petition which results in the liquidation of a solvent company ( a member can not petition under s 122(1) ( g ) if the company is insolvent because he has no interest ) . |
| 6 | Although they are commonest in rocks of the Late Palaeozoic , some Mesozoic plants have been regarded as a later branch of the seed ferns . |
| 7 | This practice can be justified on the grounds that many narrative pieces , including those related in our extract , were written separately in Germany in 1798–9 ; and so the philosophy can be regarded as a later intrusion . |
| 8 | In what many observers regarded as a further example of the new censorship , Gosteleradio on Feb. 1 withdrew from Radio Russia two frequencies giving it an audience throughout the Soviet Union , and assigned to it instead a frequency on which it could reach only 60 per cent of the population and which reduced the quality of reception . |
| 9 | In addition you will need to decide whether you want a type that will act as a further embellishment of your scheme or one that blends insignificantly into the background in order not to detract attention from the curtains themselves . |
| 10 | Critics of the decree expressed concern that it would affect not only the targeted black marketeers but legitimate entrepreneurs in co-operatives and small private businesses , and would act as a further deterrent to foreign investors . |
| 11 | The Blue Plaque of English Heritage , at 2 Albert Terrace , London NW1 , will act as a further reminder of the work as a pioneer . |
| 12 | It would act as a further incentive for conglomerates to enforce their Chinese Walls for fear of being sued for damages by investors , particularly other market players , who suspect the conglomerate to be trading on the basis of inside information . |
| 13 | The clinical grading structure is such that enrolled nurses should never now be considered as a cheaper alternative . |
| 14 | Because of the advances in science and technology of lithotripter techniques , it was presented as a simpler alternative to surgery , and the piezoceramic device proved very effective . |
| 15 | He was accepted as a younger brother of the Hull Trinity House in 1749 , eventually becoming an elder brother and three times warden , 1779 , 1785 , and 1792 . |
| 16 | A simple combination of a selected focus with one of the modes of argument outlined above would be an essay with a focus on Ralph Ellison 's Invisible Man [ focus ( ii ) ] , which argues that it is underrated as a novel and indicates why it should be seen as a greater achievement [ mode of argument ( a ) ] . |
| 17 | Thanks to its huge IDV wines and spirits division they are now seen as a cheaper way into the international premium-branded booze market than those of rivals Allied-Lyons and Guinness . |
| 18 | It would seem that Parliament 's legal power has been limited only if : ( a ) community law is seen as a higher system of law ; and ( b ) our courts are willing to uphold the supremacy of community law . |
| 19 | Encouraging dialogue between individual parent and individual teacher so that each child can be given specific help and encouragement , discussion between parent and teacher being seen as a better way of evaluating progress than a written report . |
| 20 | This is seen as a better guide to a school 's and pupils ' performance , particularly where there is a wide difference in social and ethnic backgrounds . |
| 21 | CLEARANCE was given yesterday to regional electricity companies in England and Wales to go ahead with plans for gas-fired power plant in a judgment which was seen as a further setback for the coal industry . |
| 22 | Shortly afterwards Toyota announced plans to establish an engine plant in Shotton , North Wales and this was seen as a further sign of confidence in the British economy . |
| 23 | And the police patrol is seen as a further deterrent in a place where people are often at their most vulnerable . |
| 24 | Gros Espiell , who was later named ambassador to France , denied that his decision was connected with the referendum result , but his departure was seen as a further blow to the government . |
| 25 | Honey 's work also presents difficulties for the viewer : on the surface it could be seen as a further exploitation of the female either as a child or a woman , but this would not do this work justice . |
| 26 | The creation of a group of special civil servants , including individuals recruited from outside the public service for their expertise or political connections , has been seen as a further desire to strengthen strategic thinking in government . |
| 27 | But the meeting will also be seen as a further strengthening of Anglo-Irish ties at a time when the governments in London and Dublin are trying to start new talks aimed at finding a political solution in Ulster . |
| 28 | The change in the non-domestic rate was seen as a further challenge to the financial independence of local government . |
| 29 | The move will be seen as a further step towards a possible post-election deal between Labour and the Liberal Democrats , who are holding out for a commitment to PR for the Commons as a pre-condition of backing a minority government . |
| 30 | He has been named Generalissimo , seen as a further step towards the succession of his son and heir , Kim Jong Il . |