Example sentences of "is more effective [subord] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 Chest x ray screening , though more costly , is more effective than skin testing .
2 If anything can be shown , it would appear that probation is more effective than prison in reducing the risk of further offending .
3 Having commented on the perceived need for information-giving experienced by staff , patients and relatives , it is interesting to note some recent work which shows that facilitating certain strategies for coping during stressful procedures is more effective than information per se for reducing signs of distress .
4 ‘ For me , sumptuousness of fabric is more effective than importance of shape . ’
5 Evidence that total androgen blockade ( castration plus an androgen antagonist ) is more effective than castration alone has not been confirmed in two other trials .
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