rather

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“We’ve learned not to react emotionally to every public utterance, but rather rely on the fact that boring is good and we can be the boring part of the relationship” with the U.S.,

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

That isn’t supposed to happen to Nestlé: Unflashy yet reliable products such as Nescafé instant coffee and Fancy Feast cat food are expected to deliver steady gains and a solid dividend, rather than wild selloffs.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Co-lead author Dr. Anthony Clarke, from the Timescales of Minerals Systems Group within Curtin's School of Earth and Planetary Sciences, said the evidence indicates the stone's movement was intentional rather than accidental.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

“It would be rather amazing,” said Hilton, at the possibility of being Trump’s son.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

If they knew today was their last day, what would they rather be doing than going to school?

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold