rather

Example Sentences

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It's tremendous knockabout stuff, but it rather overestimates the scale of the challenge Scotland have faced when playing against England in the Townsend era.

From BBC

They may earn at least a partial salary from that carrier rather than rely solely on commission, and they work for large well-established companies such as USAA, Allstate and State Farm.

From MarketWatch

Like many advisers, Mallon urges his older clients to prioritize their own needs — and live large — rather than skimp and save so that their heirs inherit more.

From MarketWatch

Along the way they were met by thousands of admirers, who mostly greeted them with reverent silence rather than cheers or applause.

From Salon

"Consumers deserve informed choice and the industry works best when local and global supply are viewed as complementary rather than in competition."

From BBC