rather
Example Sentences
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Then, he proceeded to inform me that rather than be put off by this, I should be grateful for the new information so I could fix my error and not appear to be uneducated.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
When Dembele was substituted, he encouraged his replacement rather than sulking.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
To brace for unexpected hiccups in your earnings or health, you need to plan for all scenarios rather than having a theoretical retirement date circled on your calendar.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
Leda, rather graciously I think, doesn’t mind staying on the sideline of the story, even though everyone seems to forget that Eddie was her stepfather, too.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Under the time and place, just one rather cryptic sentence.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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