Example sentences of "[adj -er] than [art] normal [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Finally , when you are hanging the mirror , do remember to use some extra-sturdy hooks and nylon picture cord , as it will be heavier than a normal mirror , and you do n't want to ruin your carefully constructed design , as well as incur seven years ' bad luck , by watching the whole thing smash on to the floor ! |
| 2 | The prescription of glasses may not help their reading distance , but they may be able to read adequately by holding their books at closer than the normal distance . |
| 3 | It works with a variable speed trigger , but the speed ( 0–400rpm ) is considerably slower than a normal percussion drill . |
| 4 | Erm and so now rich peasants are actually actively seeking to join er associations but finding it difficult , I mean they have to be er pay an additional admission fee may be ten yuan or , or whatever , you know , usually far higher than the normal peasant or erm they have to get someone to actually put their name forward to say that you know they 're not such a bad bloke . |
| 5 | Regarded by many as the most beautiful form of all , it is usual to enhance the curtain effect by budding 1–2ft ( 0.3–0.6m ) higher than the normal bush type standard — 6ft ( 1.8m ) or even 7ft ( 2.1m ) from ground level — and to spread and support the draping stems from a wire umbrella like a large floral crinoline . |