Example sentences of "increase by [adj] than [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Between 1982 — when Mexico threatened default — and the end of 1985 , the dividends declared by the big nine banks increased by more than a third . |
| 2 | The proportion of employers with a training budget has increased by more than a tenth in the last year alone . |
| 3 | Within the permitted development rules for home extensions , this means no permission is needed , so long as adding the garage does n't result in the volume of the house being increased by more than the permitted development allowance . |
| 4 | Among other measures in the budget , excise duties on tobacco products , petrol and diesel fuel were increased by more than the level of inflation ; the rate of corporation tax was cut from 35 to 34 per cent for 1990-91 and further to 32 per cent for 1991-92 ; and increases were made in child benefit . |
| 5 | Over the decade from 1960 to 1970 the rate of all offences committed by females in this age group doubled , while the comparable male rate increased by less than a half . |
| 6 | Water rates will also increase by more than the rate of inflation . |