Example sentences of "[n mass] rather [subord] [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He asserted that the spread of home and shares ownership was causing an enterprise culture to take root in which more indigenous companies will spring up , creating the opportunity for Scotland to become a headquarters rather than a branch economy . |
| 2 | In a keynote speech on the economy , the Scottish Secretary will set out his desire to see Scotland develop into a headquarters rather than a branch economy . |
| 3 | Because it was organised by local people rather than a government agency it ensured a wide attendance of local people and created an atmosphere in which serious debate could take place . |
| 4 | Shopping seemed to be a chore for people rather than a joy . ’ |
| 5 | Laurie had a passion and a warmth for people rather than the state . |
| 6 | That the poem is about the people rather than the prospect is seen in the following passage : |
| 7 | It 's a sort of salmon rather than the pink . |
| 8 | Substitute honey for sugar in drinks and at meal times , serve fresh fruit rather than a dessert . |