Example sentences of "[vb mod] [vb infin] for less " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is characteristic of the novel that climate and vegetation should count for no less than its comedy of manners , in which the Jewish businessman Harry de Tunja plays an enjoyable part , and that neither of these two elements , so far as they can be distinguished from the rest of the novel , should count for less than the opinions which they help to convey . |
| 2 | No one should settle for less than they can achieve ’ . |
| 3 | The substantial mortgage was by no means essential , but Mike 's parents had always owned a large , well-appointed home on Sydney 's prestigious North Shore and he did n't see why he should settle for less . |
| 4 | For the first time agricultural spending , at ECU32,150 million ( compared with ECU35,350 million in 1992 ) , would account for less than half of expenditure . |
| 5 | This was created for the premiere of the film Dr Zhivago … hand-made by the top milliners of the day , many will go for less in the sale than they cost new but Mrs Maxwell says she needs the money … |
| 6 | This was created for the premiere of the film Dr Zhivago … hand-made by the top milliners of the day , many will go for less in the sale than they cost new but Mrs Maxwell says she needs the money … |
| 7 | Since the developing world is growing faster , it is almost certain that by the turn of the century industrial countries will account for less than half of global output . |
| 8 | Cabra , in which Bates has a stake of nearly 30 per cent , may settle for less than the £22.8 million if it takes into account other shareholders in its subsidiary company SB Properties , which owns the football ground . |
| 9 | It can last for less than a day or up to three days , varying with individuals , breed , age , degree of contact with a male and geographical location . |
| 10 | One can fly for less than that in the USA , which brings me back to that vexed question . |