rather than

Example Sentences

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The study also revealed that aging may occur in distinct stages rather than as one continuous process.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Rayner told the BBC it would be "un-British" to make care staff already in the UK wait for up to 15 years - rather than the current five - before being allowed to settle permanently.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

You are correct to act sooner rather than later, especially if your mom is declining.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Both Mills and Saxbe stress that men should be paying attention to symptoms of low testosterone — such as depression and low libido — rather than trying to reach or maintain an ideal number.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

I’ll be honest, I might have preferred flowers, or at least a more feminine handbag rather than a heavy-duty satchel, but still it was a lovely thought!

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler