rather than
Example Sentences
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A government official said it sees the paper as a statement of intent, rather than a formal policy moving towards implementation.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
The Treasury has long promised investors it would be “regular and predictable” rather than opportunistic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
She relied on the advantages of a modern orchestra rather than sampling the fashionable music-history approach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Most own them inside a retirement account, in a bond fund or an exchange-traded fund, and that difference can make the problem worse rather than better.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
Really looked, deep into my eyes, as if I was becoming a person before him rather than just a duty.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
