Example sentences of "than [noun sg] at the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Diplomats expressed no more than disappointment at the lack of progress ( but that 's why they are diplomats ) . |
| 2 | Boardwalk bounded along with more enthusiasm than grace at the head of the second group while two horses , including the favourite , made the running some three lengths clear of her . |
| 3 | Guido paused for an instant , then added , smiling , ‘ I expect that 's why your personal monetary situation is rather more loss than profit at the moment — because you invest so much of your time in romance ? ’ |
| 4 | Scientific correspondents of the UK press expressed surprise rather than incredulity at the Argentine claims . |
| 5 | It was supposed to be work experience , but I did n't do much work other than stare at the test card , and this was a pretty boring experience . |
| 6 | We ca n't afford more than food at the moment . |
| 7 | On the other , a research report commissioned by the Lord Chancellor 's Department was critical of the quality of service provided by duty solicitors , with a high proportion relying on telephoned advice rather than attendance at the police station . |
| 8 | I knew that there is no death worse for an eagle than death at the beaks of hooded crows . |