Example sentences of "than [to-vb] [prep] [pos pn] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ My lord — ’ she said at length ‘ — I can not believe that my lord of Gloucester , being your uncle and the acknowledged protector of the realm , intends aught else than to rule in your name until you are of age . |
| 2 | It 's easy here , Hilary , Monica and Yvonne are more like your mates than your mum , it 's easier to talk to them than to talk to my mum . |
| 3 | Gina flashed him a bright , insincere smile , wanting nothing more than to escape from his presence before she betrayed the kind of emotions which would embarrass both of them . |
| 4 | He said , ‘ In the event of trickery , you will know better than to hope for your life . |
| 5 | There was nothing I longed for more than to get into my car , slam the door behind me , close out this looming world of rage and violence . |