Example sentences of "[be] no [adj] than [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Since then , however , two further studies have shown it to be no better than placebo and inferior to 5-ASA . |
| 2 | Two rules must be obeyed when exploiting them : local cooling , close to the heat pump or its heat exchanger , must be no faster than heat can flow in from the surroundings ; and the source temperature must not be lowered more than a few degrees below its undisturbed level . |
| 3 | ‘ Punishment ’ may be no more than withdrawal of rewards . |
| 4 | It was supported by Lorton 's apparent belief that Dougal had taken the money ; but that could be no more than bluff . |
| 5 | But fresh controversy arose after the Scottish Office said discussions with industry indicated that the tolls would , at most , be no more than ferry fares — currently £3.80 for a car . |
| 6 | It can of course be no more than speculation to consider whether this total concern with instalment size makes people less likely to keep up conscientiously with the payments than they would be if they had a clear idea of their total commitment . |
| 7 | Most of the buildings seen from the airport appeared to be no more than mud huts , although there were some larger buildings of brick and rough stone . |
| 8 | The adviser 's advice shall be no more than advice . |