Example sentences of "[adj] advantage over a " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is usually the case that the primaries are geographically distinct and , since not all are to appear in the sample , there is a clear administrative advantage over a sampling scheme involving the whole population of secondaries . |
| 2 | A public company has a major advantage over a private company in that only public companies are able to offer shares to the public at large , and where possible to be quoted on the Stock Exchange . |
| 3 | ‘ I feel I 've had an enormous advantage over a lot of comedy writers , because they do n't seem to realize how difficult it is . |
| 4 | This apparent advantage over a predominantly rural rebel zone would only be maintained , however , if the Republic could hold on to its territory , overcome the isolation of the north coast from the rest of the zone , put its precious metal reserves to good use , pay for essential raw materials and feed its large urban population . |
| 5 | If successful , the new drug would have certain advantages over a controversial experimental treatment that involves transplanting nerve cells from aborted human foetuses . |