Example sentences of "rather [adj] than [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Indeed in some ways the proof is rather simpler than Theorem 1 , since it does not need such a complex structure of nested recursions . |
| 2 | It soundslike a fast , powerful car , and many would rather that than silence . |
| 3 | Leading on from this , a more general point is that where the objective of the operation is rather broader than profit maximization , shareholder control is probably far less appropriate than state control ( see , for example , Baumol , 1984 ) . |
| 4 | Wheat skimming is rather cleverer than potato washing . |
| 5 | Of course , the exhibition does rather more than nod to the past . |
| 6 | It means rather more than disharmony , ridicule or derision ; the Act is not meant to penalise those who tell tasteless racist jokes . |
| 7 | Another set of problems that has serious implications for the social survey involves issues to do with data analysis rather more than collection but , none the less , does have a bearing in getting us to understand the limits of the survey and of variable analysis . |
| 8 | Why do n't you admit he 's peddling rather more than leather bags ? ’ |
| 9 | Bank current account loan or ordinary loan Cash loan usually for specific purpose ( like buying expensive durables or cars ) for people with bank accounts , usually without security ( unless it 's a large sum or borrowed for a long time ) ; usually fixed , regular payments over two or three ( occasionally up to seven ) years ; interest on what is owed fluctuates in line with but rather higher than bank base rate . |