Example sentences of "[adj] than [adv] a [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | That behaviour demanded more suffering than just a few uncomfortable hours . |
| 2 | They 'll find out it takes more than just a little hope |
| 3 | More than just a few grey hairs here and there . |
| 4 | 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 ? ! ’ |
| 5 | Only a few of the Christian residents appeared to notice that the Syrians had come prepared for more than just a few days ' stay . |
| 6 | Champagne is without doubt the world 's finest sparkling wine , but it is also the most expensive , and by more than just a few pennies . |
| 7 | His query concerns a 2-iron which his local pro reckoned might be worth more than just a few bob . |
| 8 | Some amateur rose-growers are not interested , but more than just a few regard hybridizing and crossing their roses to see what happens as the summit of the rose-grower 's art , so here is a short discourse for them on this delightful aspect of rose growing . |
| 9 | And are talking about I think more than just a few people erm therefore the s |
| 10 | MASTER potter Michael Hughes hopes to raise more than just a few laughs when he takes part in a marathon charity event . |
| 11 | Fountain trays are also shallow and likewise can offer little to aquatic plant life , other than possibly a few submerged oxygenating plants . |