Example sentences of "more [subord] a promise " in BNC.
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| 1 | SERPS consists of no more than a promise that future generations will pick up the bill . |
| 2 | But he grew rich on no more than a promise . |
| 3 | And her beauty was already more than a promise . |
| 4 | Attlee during his Washington visit of 4 – 5 December 1950 had been able to elicit no more than a promise that Britain would be kept informed of any developments which might lead to the use of nuclear weapons . |
| 5 | But by the time Rachel arrived at the factory gates the October sunshine was doing its best to struggle through with more than a promise of a fine day to come . |