Example sentences of "[vb pp] by a better " in BNC.
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| 1 | And he added : ‘ I thanked my team for trying hard after the game , but I had to tell them they were outplayed by a better team . |
| 2 | After several cycles , the mediocre blade will be replaced by a better one . |
| 3 | However , one major difference has been that the mind of an individual develops with time and becomes better at the tasks it undertakes , whereas computers , with certain limited exceptions , perform at the same level of ability until replaced by a better machine or a better program . |
| 4 | They have to die through neglect or through being supplanted by a better one . |
| 5 | The different application is caused by a better understanding of the motivations of human behaviour . |
| 6 | The notion that Pretty Polly was simply beaten by a better horse at the distance on the day was well down the list of possible explanations for her defeat , and George Lambton aired the widely held view that jockeyship had proved the decisive factor : Bachelor 's Button ‘ was a sterling good horse , especially at Ascot , but he was not a Persimmon , and if a real good jockey had been on Pretty Polly I think she might just have scrambled home . ’ |
| 7 | Southend have been struggling all season … just as well because Town could have been punished by a better team … |
| 8 | Southend have been struggling all season … just as well because Town could have been punished by a better team … |
| 9 | Investment in training has increased and our respondents believe that the quality of their audits has significantly improved by a better focusing of audit effort and improved recording of audit evidence . |