Example sentences of "[vb base] [prep] [be] much [adj -er] " in BNC.
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| 1 | As I shall describe , the prospects for finding such a theory seem to be much better now because we know so much more about the universe . |
| 2 | Pay scales seem to be much higher for computer staff , particularly when seen in the light of the length of time that computer staff have worked with the firm . |
| 3 | Geldings tend to be much wetter , therefore are better put in well drained stables . |
| 4 | Capital valuations tend to be much higher for on-zone property . |
| 5 | The new homes tend to be much smaller and have many more single rooms . |
| 6 | Laid for white tourists , this road hugs the flat land by the lakeside , going nowhere in particular , while the road south through the communal area which I soon turn onto is much busier , yet is untarred and in many places steep and treacherous . |
| 7 | The disadvantage is that they require a transformer to step down the voltage , which either means fairly expensive fittings ( incorporating the transformer so they can replace existing fittings ) , or expensive wiring from a central transformer to the light fittings — low voltage means high current , so the wires have to be much bigger than normal lighting wiring . |
| 8 | Short term money market rates are still more than 4½ per cent and need to be much nearer 3 per cent . |
| 9 | In practice such signalling boxes need to be much smaller to be safely operated . |