Example sentences of "[pron] [be] more than [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The agreement will cost the Basque authorities the equivalent of a total of £108 million ( $189 million ) , which is more than has ever been spent on a single cultural project in Bilbao since the city 's decision to create a Fine Art Museum in 1908 . |
| 2 | However , there are others , notably the Bruces , who are more than prepared to advance their own claims to the throne . |
| 3 | So we 're more than looking forward to reviewing this one , although before we examine it in detail perhaps we should take a quick look at Lowden 's model-numbering system , since with so many different options available , like cutaways , special inlays , different bindings and decoration , it 's sometimes hard to spot which model is which . |
| 4 | Research confirms , however , that in the case of Caribbean cricket folklore there is more than meets the eye . |
| 5 | However , Dr Clarke was quoted as saying : ‘ There are BNP people who relish a good scrap but they are more than matched by militant left thugs . ’ |
| 6 | It 's more than help actually , it 's an empowering . |
| 7 | If there is an overcrowding of the scope of the curriculum , however , it is more than matched , as we have seen in the primary illustrations , by the prospective assessment system . |
| 8 | This is more of a glider trait and , while it takes a little getting used to , it is more than compensated for by the aircraft 's power-off glide abilities . |
| 9 | ‘ Aye , ‘ t is more than time that she made herself useful . |
| 10 | ‘ If it cheers you any , be assured that the depth of feeling you hold for me is more than returned in kind . ’ |