Example sentences of "[modal v] more than [verb] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Lucy Lane enjoyed the distinction of having convinced Wycliffe that a woman could more than hold her own in the serious crimes squad and not only in rape cases . |
| 2 | Such technology , properly used , would more than pay its way , coming into its own during the intensity of an election but maintaining its worth all year round in enabling swift and efficient communication between headquarters and members . |
| 3 | ‘ I 'd say that you 're being totally rude and arrogant , ’ Alyssia snapped , ‘ and I 'd also say that I think a meal out with André will more than get me back to my old , charming self ! ’ |
| 4 | Stockton ABC stage the event at Thornaby Pavilion ( 8pm ) hoping for a good crowd that will more than cover their expenses . |
| 5 | You 're meant either to run a mile , or else collapse back happily : oh yes , if she turns out like that , I can more than handle it . |
| 6 | There is also the temptation to make the questionnaire too long in the hope of getting just that little bit more information , this can more than defeat its object by reducing the response rate . |