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than my family life vs than to my family life

Both phrases are not correct. The preposition 'than' is not followed by 'to' in this context. Instead, 'than' should be used alone to make a comparison.

Last updated: March 08, 2024 • 617 views

than my family life

This phrase is not correct. The preposition 'than' should not be followed by 'to' in this context.

The correct comparison structure is 'than + noun/pronoun'. Avoid using 'to' after 'than' in comparisons.
  • Jun 26, 1992 ... ... to buying businesses, and the operation of those businesses. One of the things in the back of my mind is that, after my sports experience, I never want to be, totally consumed by any one endeavor, other than my family life.
  • Dec 13, 2007 ... ... to buying businesses, and the operation of those businesses. One of the things in the back of my mind is that, after my sports experience, I never want to be, totally consumed by any one endeavor, other than my family life.
  • When I was a kid, I was very cognizant of the fact that I was Asian, more so by other people's reactions toward me than my family life. My family was a mainstream family. My father is a full-blooded Chinese American and my mom is half-Irish ...
  • "As far as my recharge time, if I can go out and sit in a deer stand and have some time to think, that's what I really enjoy other than my family life," Brenneman said. From hunting for mushrooms in Virginia to digging up truffles in Georgia, the ...

than to my family life

This phrase is also not correct. The preposition 'than' should not be followed by 'to' in this context.

The correct comparison structure is 'than + noun/pronoun'. Avoid using 'to' after 'than' in comparisons.
  • Sep 12, 2013 ... But when my attention has been turned more to that than to my family life, I need to take a few steps back. This will be the last of my posts at day2dayjoys. I have greatly enjoyed the opportunity to contribute here and I'm ...

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