would rather
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White’s journalist is a Luddite who would rather be late to his own job interview than use Google Maps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
And asked recently whether he would rather be a coach or an owner, Messi chose owner.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
A woman said she would rather see homes built on the site.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
One of my favorite reader comments: “I would rather have electric-shock treatment than to hand over my entire life to these AI companies.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
“Thank you, thank you—but on no account.—I would rather walk.—And for me to be afraid of walking alone!—I, who may so soon have to guard others!”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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