Example sentences of "than a national [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They 're on a worldwide scale rather than a national scale , but you have to recognise that there are only so many hours in the day in which you can be efficient . |
| 2 | The myth that a man makes has transformations according as he sees himself as hero or villain , as young or old , but it is essentially the same myth ; Tom Jones is not the same person , but he is the same myth as Squire Western ; Midshipman Easy is part of the same myth ; Falstaff is elevated above the myth to dwell on Olympus , more than a national character . |
| 3 | It is nothing less than a national scandal that such despicable practices can take place in 1894 ! ’ |
| 4 | Eventually it was announced that he would not run — not in 1990 , at least — and the fuss subsided , but Desert Orchid was clearly more than a national favourite . |
| 5 | is usually available in several languages , official or unofficial , and is therefore more readily accessible than a national law ; |
| 6 | He travelled up to Windermere to view the property and had exploratory discussions with Edgar , who indicated that he wished to retire but preferred to sell his hotel to an individual or small group rather than a national chain . |