Example sentences of "[adj] than [adv] a few " in BNC.

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1 That behaviour demanded more suffering than just a few uncomfortable hours .
2 More than just a few grey hairs here and there .
3 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 ? ! ’
4 Only a few of the Christian residents appeared to notice that the Syrians had come prepared for more than just a few days ' stay .
5 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 .
6 His query concerns a 2-iron which his local pro reckoned might be worth more than just a few bob .
7 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 .
8 And are talking about I think more than just a few people erm therefore the s
9 MASTER potter Michael Hughes hopes to raise more than just a few laughs when he takes part in a marathon charity event .
10 Fountain trays are also shallow and likewise can offer little to aquatic plant life , other than possibly a few submerged oxygenating plants .
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