Example sentences of "[adv] than [v-ing] in [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | And we need more policemen living in Barnard Castle , rather than travelling in from Darlington , which a big proportion of them do . |
| 2 | But quite clearly this is a more expensive use of beds in residential establishments , when people simply come in for a matter of days or week or two weeks , rather than coming in on a permanent basis . |
| 3 | It is always best to dip a toe in the water first , rather than plunging in with a programme of hopefully helpful ideas for the improvement of her life and comfort . |
| 4 | Its effect is clear-you get what you want , what you think is right , rather than falling in with other people 's views . |
| 5 | ‘ Do you ever wish you 'd farmed rather than going in for horses ? ’ |