Example sentences of "they [vb mod] [be] less [adj] to " in BNC.
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| 1 | They may be less likely to be put off enrolling on alternative courses . |
| 2 | ( As migrants were already on courses they may be less likely to be thinking of taking up another one at present . ) |
| 3 | Laborit was investigating the potential of controlled hypothermia , that is , chilling patients during surgical operations so that they would be less reactive to any disturbance , and the sedative properties of promethazine helped to achieve the effects he sought . |
| 4 | Following well-rehearsed dismounting drills , the riflemen poured out of the Warriors and in next to no time were providing their own fire support as the Warriors reversed away at high speed to give covering fire from positions where they would be less vulnerable to short-range anti-tank weapons . |
| 5 | As a result they will be less susceptible to being ‘ fooled ’ or ‘ surprised ’ by the actions of the monetary authorities . |
| 6 | They will be less inclined to be loyal to Delhi . |