The new mattress is thicker than the old one.

The temperature in the desert is far higher than in the mountains.

There is no way of reaching the island other than by boat.

The sun is farther from the earth than the moon.

On Mondays the buses are late more often than not.

The renovation of the house took longer than expected.

Statistically, women live longer than men.

Their furniture was chosen for utility rather than style.

His calmness is more apparent than real.

I know better than to do such a thing.