Example sentences of "[prep] [det] than [adv] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Continuity between the two fabliaux in the case of animal imagery is a matter of more than just a general resemblance . |
| 2 | On the other hand , if ATP wanted to demonstrate that they really are interested in the welfare of more than just the top 75 , as some of their lower-ranked members have recently suggested , then helping Birmingham through its current difficulties , which one hopes are only temporary , would not have been a bad thing . |
| 3 | So the coppicing at Westonbirt arboretum may help to ensure the survival of more than just the trees . |
| 4 | Even when this is used , it is not advisable to expect a safe endurance of more than about an hour . |
| 5 | In terms of individual doctors this means an average practitioner will do a visit between 2300 and 0700 every nine days instead of less than once a month . |
| 6 | There was far more behind this than just a deterioration in the weather . |
| 7 | They are up against more than just the law though . |
| 8 | It 's more common among the very young , men with more than just a basic education , and very common among the unemployed . |
| 9 | The more easterly of the two valley roads which combine at Pierrefitte takes you first to the charming town of Luz-Saint-Sauveur , which may look like one place but is really two , with more than just a hyphen dividing them . |
| 10 | ‘ When I got here , ’ he said expressionlessly , ‘ I realised I needed to be in love with more than just a city . |
| 11 | The Cabinet accepted the recommendation that a substantial British aircraft industry was required to hold off competition , and should be developed with more than just the Empire in mind ; also the premise that work on new aircraft should proceed under government direction , with the Treasury accepting responsibility for new types . |
| 12 | The growth in occupational pension provision for women was even more marked with more than double the proportion of 60–69 year olds having them ( 32 per cent ) compared with the over-80s ( 15 per cent ) . |
| 13 | However , as with all fostering schemes , it was seen as more than just a means of putting roofs over heads . |
| 14 | When viewed from this vantage point , designing can be seen as more than just a means of creating and applying technologies : it is also revealed as a means of shaping relations between people . |
| 15 | For him , the " Panopticon principle " ( p 216 ) should be regarded as more than just a particular example of ingenuity in architectural design ; rather : " … it was an event in the " history of the human mind " . |
| 16 | At 3pm , he will meet Clinton and the two will be together for the next six hours , an indication that the president regards the Prime Minister 's visit as more than just a courtesy call . |
| 17 | As a songwriter and musician himself , Terry Merrick is always prepared to act as more than just an engineer , where necessary putting his skill at playing and song arranging at the disposal of clients . |
| 18 | For rabbinical Judaism , militant activity was perceived as more than just an embarrassment . |
| 19 | His query concerns a 2-iron which his local pro reckoned might be worth more than just a few bob . |
| 20 | Whilst both offer excellent value for money , we strongly advise you consider Gold Cover , as this offers cash benefits DOUBLE those of Silver cover — for less than double the cost per month . |
| 21 | Unemployment has fallen by 70 per cent since the mid-eighties in Telford but it 's about more than just the number of jobs , it 's the quality of jobs , the skills that erm are offered in terms of the training that 's available in the area , and the whole atmosphere of the town has been completely transformed by moving from an older and established industrial climate to one that encompasses a wide range of modern and high tech industries . |
| 22 | 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 ? ! ’ |
| 23 | Only a few of the Christian residents appeared to notice that the Syrians had come prepared for more than just a few days ' stay . |
| 24 | In that case , both the money and the Jacobite Guinea would still be in the gazebo ; the police would infer from them that Newley had gone to the gazebo for more than just a Sunday stroll . |
| 25 | ‘ They are prepared for more than just a social call , ’ Taheb said . |
| 26 | One day , he hinted , he would insist she did , and for more than just a holiday . |
| 27 | The construction of villages where beds could be had by tourists for more than just the two months of July and August was advocated in suitably selected places . |
| 28 | ‘ You 're a good boy , Wayne , ’ Angelica had said , and they 'd both known that she was meaning for more than just the errand . |
| 29 | That is understandable , but it neglects the fact that press freedom is an issue for more than just the press . |
| 30 | If you speak for more than about a fifth of the total time this is not appraisal , it 's lecturing , or worse , pontificating . |