Example sentences of "[noun pl] for less [subord] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | The move took place in early December and we settled in so quickly that it is difficult to believe we have been in our new offices for less than a year . |
2 | Staff of institutions responded about 18 per cent of those who had been in residential homes for less than a year , 47 per cent of those in one for longer . |
3 | Guests were informed that Accounts would be rendered weekly and ‘ Visitors for less than a week are charged 1 shilling per day extra ’ and that the Swimming Pool opened ‘ Daily at hours which can be ascertained from the office . ’ |
4 | The European common shrew , found throughout Britain but not in Ireland , lives for less than a year . |
5 | The gangs are killing hobos for less than a dollar and I get 19 on my first try . |