Example sentences of "than [adj] [noun pl] [pers pn] " in BNC.
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1 | Even after more than fifty years they have not been fully appreciated by many philosophers , and are still the subject of much controversy . |
2 | Gavin Dalzell of Lesmahagow copied his machine in 1846 and passed on the details to so many people that for more than fifty years he was generally regarded as the inventor of the bicycle . |
3 | So if our hunting rug employs pastel rather than rich shades it was most probably not made in Persia , but in India or Pakistan . |
4 | If you wish to drive for longer than 12 months you must apply for a UK licence within 12 months of becoming resident . |
5 | More harmless than some babies I 've known . ’ |
6 | And er Sergeant mentioned that the barrel was slightly shorter than ordinary ones you buy in the shop . |
7 | If a member of staff is sick for more than 7 days they must provide a medical certificate . |
8 | The pit canteen is the only women 's workplace , for example , in a pit village of fewer than 100 households I visited . |
9 | The justices heard oral evidence , and after a hearing lasting more than six hours they deferred the statement of their decision and reasons for 10 days . |
10 | With shops closed for more than six hours it 's been a costly afternoon for businesses — but shopkeepers agree the caution is justified . |
11 | Over more than six days they convicted Allitt of four murders , three attempted murders and six charges of causing grievous bodily harm with intent . |
12 | In view of the growing international concern about the use of children and young people in various conflicts , especially in third-world countries , how on earth can the Minister possibly justify a situation in this country whereby a young lad can join the Army at the age of 16 , or in some cases at the age of 15 , but if he changes his mind and wants to leave after serving more than six months he can not do so and is forced to continue in the armed services until the age of 21 ? |
13 | His methods and his diligence were such that in less than six months he had completed the work which had been expected to take 2 to 3 years . |
14 | As a member for more than 35 years I well understand the reasons for it , but I am inclined to the view now that one impartial professional body would be a far better umbrella organization . |
15 | In less than three hours she 'd know . |
16 | If your employee is sick during the last eight weeks before leaving and you have paid SSP for more than three days you have to fill in a Leaver 's statement SSP(L) . |
17 | So after less than three years it was removed to Cleveland Lodge in Great Ayton which was the home of John Pease . |
18 | In less than three months he , too , had moved — to a cottage just outside the village , where he took up gardening and fishing with great energy and enthusiasm . |
19 | Yet for more than three months he has had in his hands the report by the Select Committee on Members ' Interests which recommends changes in the registration of commercial lobbying interests . |
20 | However , no doubt mollified both by the President 's dramatic decision on Tuesday to announce the release of eight long-term political prisoners and by the urbanity of his style , the archbishop did note that the talks had proceeded in ‘ a far better atmosphere ’ than previous encounters he has had with the government . |
21 | If you work less than these hours you have no rights at all . |
22 | But she 's more organised than these lads you see , whatever the duties are you know , she 's got hers up and running and whereas they 're still a bit you know have n't got it going as well as she has . |
23 | Apart from that there is no strong reason for one method rather than another although as the first year has lower production than later years it would be difficult in terms of wearing out to argue for the reducing balance method . |
24 | An impressive set of performances , then , though at a total playing time of less than 57 minutes it should surely have been possible to fit in another item . |
25 | For children older than 6 years they are asked if they can inhibit urination for an hour to teach bladder retention . |
26 | Colchester junior club 's open session at Colchester Leisure World attracted more than 50 youngsters It is hoped to have a junior team linked to the seniors with training on Wednesday from 5.30 to 7 at Highwoods Leisure Centre . |
27 | For more than 50 years I have nurtured what might be called an insatiable interest in China and the arts , crafts , and accomplishments of the Chinese people , the oldest extant civilization on earth . |
28 | After they had gone no more than ten metres they were shot dead . |
29 | After more than ten years he decided that it was time he retrieved some of the money , so from 1921 to 1923 he put the wages of his chauffeur on Arsenal 's expense account and in 1926 charged the club £125 for hiring , over two years , a motor car . |
30 | Cos Dave 's been out the country like ehm , well it 's just under ten years , and if he stays out longer than ten years he loose , he loose his citizenship . |