or rather

Example Sentences

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A pitcher caught a line drive — or rather, the ball caught him — with his jersey.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Despite years of careful planning for the return of wild beavers to Studland someone, or rather something, got there first.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Throughout her first pregnancy, Wang Yifan had lots of questions, which she usually put to renowned obstetrician Duan Tao -- or rather, an AI clone of the top Shanghai-based doctor.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

But most importantly — or, rather, interestingly — is its impact on food, transforming the humble spaghetti and meatballs into a grand act of intimacy.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026

It was really my doing, or rather my drawings, that had brought us to this brink.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez