Sentence examples for greater or a from inspiring English sources

Given that the Hayward and Calaveras faults are connected, the energy released in a simultaneous rupture could be 2.5 times greater, or a magnitude 7.3 quake.

Most of human existence is neither extreme nor tragic, he says, yet: we know that in his daily life man is ever, to a greater or a lesser degree, hag-ridden.

In adults, hypertension is defined as a systolic pressure (the upper number) of 140 or greater or a diastolic pressure (the lower number) of 90 or greater (see box below).

Conclusion: Women with a vaginal pH of 5.0 or greater or a vaginal pH of 4.5 or greater and a Gram stain score of 9 to 10 had significantly increased preterm births at <37, <35, and 32 weeks' gestation and/or a birth weight less than 2500 g or less than 1500 g. (Am J Obstet Gynecol 2003 188 831-5).

So anything that affects sleep will have an effect on that process to a greater or a lesser extent".

To a greater or a lesser extent, fault fracture meshes occupy a substantial rock volume rather than being restricted to discrete planar slip zones.

This dysfunction may cause urinary, anorectal incontinence, constipation or pelvic prolapse to a greater or to a lesser degree.

And hath not their Privy Council as great, or a greater Share in the Administration of publick Affairs?

"Install the most expensive flooring you can afford – herringbone parquet is great, or a really thick board.

Learn Karate or another fighting skill, roundhouse kicks are great or a knee or kick in either the face, chest or privates.

They're never going to introduce her as, 'That was Kelly Faris, she was a great passer or a great shooter or a great ball-handler.' Kelly is great at putting you in position to win.