Example sentences of "[noun] rather than [art] [adj] amount " in BNC.
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| 1 | Secondly , the proportion of SERPS that can be inherited by a spouse has been reduced to a half rather than the full amount under the original scheme ( Walker , 1986 , p. 193 ) . |
| 2 | Where an excess applies on the basis of a percentage of the value of the claim rather than a fixed amount , the application of the clause will be determined by the actual amount of the excess to be applied when the cost of damage has been assessed . |
| 3 | Normally you will want to use full side-slip for a few seconds rather than a small amount of slip for a much longer time . |
| 4 | The reason creditors agree to such arrangements is to give their debtor time to sell assets , usually his stock , without the pressure of a forced sale and so realise a maximum rather than a minimum amount for the benefit of all involved . |
| 5 | Although his commitments and the size of his salary only allow him to pay the £15 monthly premium rather than a higher amount , he regards DOUBLE PAYMENT as a very low-cost way to both save the future and guarantee a large cash sum for his family if they have to claim . |