Example sentences of "than [to-vb] that [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But what was easier than to assume that those who represented the stage of childhood or adolescence in the development of civilisation were themselves ‘ child-like ’ and had to be treated like children by their mature ‘ parents ’ ? |
| 2 | It is difficult to think of more threatening language than to say that political union must be accepted if countries wish to avoid being dominated . |
| 3 | I can make no better compliment to Karajan , the Vienna State Opera Orchestra , and the singers than to say that all these intrinsic qualities of the work , not generally understood , were brought home . |
| 4 | This is not to say that all investors or brokers are compulsive gamblers any more than to say that all drinkers are alcoholic . |
| 5 | There is probably no finer praise than to say that those who listen to Robson 's programme and then read his book should be guaranteed a sleepless night . |