Example sentences of "[n mass] rather [subord] [art] [noun] " 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 | Similarly , the addition of a base station is now to cost £69 rather than the £85 charged previously . |
| 4 | Remark We talk of a gcd rather than the gcd of a and b since 1.4.1 says nothing about uniqueness ( nor even about existence ! ) . |
| 5 | Sommer and Zeger have estimated that if full compliance had been achieved in the Aceh study the reduction in mortality in months 4 to 12 would have been 72% rather than the 41% given by the intention to treat analysis . |
| 6 | I do n't want to put a damper on your ambitions , but this species is very difficult to sex , and it may be more accurate to say you have two fish rather than a pair . |
| 7 | We have decided that in April 1992 there will be a flat rate reduction of £2 rather than the £3 of last year . |
| 8 | It 's really more to do with the er means rather than the ends , which I think we sh we all share and so i it was actually included more out of of sadness than anger and we tearfully put the word regret , not condemns , but regret really , the way that the campaign has been launched against the Trust . |
| 9 | 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 . |
| 10 | Shopping seemed to be a chore for people rather than a joy . ’ |
| 11 | Laurie had a passion and a warmth for people rather than the state . |
| 12 | That the poem is about the people rather than the prospect is seen in the following passage : |
| 13 | It 's a sort of salmon rather than the pink . |
| 14 | And the government has lost a high court battle over the poll tax with one of the London charge capped councils ; the Court has upheld Lambeth Council 's decision to set the community charge at £521 rather than the £493 figure sought by the government . |
| 15 | Substitute honey for sugar in drinks and at meal times , serve fresh fruit rather than a dessert . |