Example sentences of "[vb -s] [adv prt] more [noun] [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | His rendition of the approach journey from Kingsburgh fills in more detail than Johnson 's , with the revealing observation — still visibly understandable — that their guide navigated across the moors much in the same manner as , I suppose , is pursued in the wilds of America , by observing certain marks known only to the inhabitants ' . |
| 2 | Explain that this is because ice takes up more space than the water that froze to make it . |
| 3 | The Church in Russia gets back more buildings but books are now homeless |
| 4 | Besides , advanced treatment — a process of extra filtration , biological decomposition and chemical treatment — squeezes out more phosphorus but is not proven to reduce large amounts of nitrogen . |
| 5 | Making love burns up more calories than playing golf and not that many fewer than throwing a frisbee . |
| 6 | At a more advanced workshop , tutors with a professional interest may help explain techniques if this is required , though in the first instance the rough-and-ready style of amateurish video pays off more dividends as it intimidates beginners less than a smoothly polished film , and conveys the sense of ‘ being there ’ to the viewers . |
| 7 | And Fiordiligi puts up more resistance than her sister Dorabella , and her brilliant coloratura arias reflect her emotional torment . |
| 8 | ‘ This radiator , ’ he is reported to have said , ‘ gives out more warmth than I can find in your work . ’ |