or rather
Example Sentences
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Capt. Olivia Benson is taking on a new role on NBC, or rather the actor who plays her is.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Meta Platforms is reportedly exploring a new avenue of artificial-intelligence monetization, raising questions about whether Meta is throwing in the towel on being a leading AI lab or, rather, catapulting its business ahead.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
I have no scars to show for it — only memories born of breaking bread, or rather breadsticks, with loved ones.
From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2026
And we contribute, or rather, we committed to contributing technology to help these missions take place.
From Barron's ● Mar. 31, 2026
And Palmer, he couldn’t decide, or rather, he didn’t want to decide.
From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli
