Example sentences of "[vb past] [det] than [verb] [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 Si paid more than triple the estimate for False Start when Sotheby 's New York auctioned the collection of the late Victor Granz .
2 There was nothing he enjoyed more than seeing a couple of his subordinates at each other 's throats .
3 He sensed more than heard the scuffle of trainer shoes on concrete behind him and threw a casual glance over his shoulder .
4 For the rest , the euphoria that they experienced more than matched the unpleasantness .
5 Providing the additional response generated more than covers the cost of the premium and the administration/distribution costs , the promotion will be cost effective .
6 For an instant there was nothing she wanted more than to feel the heat of them on hers .
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