Possible Clues:

• "Better late __ ..."
• Larger-life separator
• Word frequently preceded by a comparative
• Better safe --- sorry
• Larger -- life
• ''Faster __ a speeding bullet''
• "Faster __ a speeding ..."
• Rather - - (preference)
• Word with ''greater'' or ''rather''
• "Kisses Sweeter __ Wine": Jimmie Rodgers hit