Example sentences of "than [adv] of the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The authors , stress on cognition has the advantage that it leads to an appreciation of the importance of the distribution of knowledge about what goods should represent , rather than merely of the distribution of the goods themselves . |
| 2 | Unfortunately some of this work was done without a proper appreciation of the fact that the presence of tree growth , and the shade it gave , prevented or at least discouraged the growth of water weeds , the existence of which could form an even greater obstruction than much of the tree growth . |
| 3 | One of the main differences comes about through contact with Scotland , through seasonal emigration : it has left its mark both in technical features ( in the bowing , for example ) and in the repertoire of tunes — and to my ears , brought up in Scotland to ear fiddling at many Highland gatherings , the Music does have a more familiar ring than much of the rest of Irish music . |
| 4 | Heavy Wealden clay made wet-weather travel an unenviable experience , but it was often little worse than much of the rest of England . |
| 5 | We are more conscious than ever of the need to take positive steps to promote the full access of girls and women not only to full educational opportunities but also to the whole range of community resources and services , including employment , leisure , housing , social security and the right to property . |
| 6 | There would be no shortage of clubs interested if the dispute escalated , but Graham will want Merson in peak condition rather than out of the club . |
| 7 | More than one strip may be attached to the column if the shielding needs to be extended in directions other than anteriorly of the column . |
| 8 | This is , of course , a far more optimistic view of the location and nature of power in capitalist society than either of the elite or Marxist theories which we have outlined . |