rather
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Forcing people to apply from abroad, rather than from the U.S. where many temporary visa holders have already made lives, would likely reduce the overall number of green cards issued.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
The spike in overturned penalties in 2020-21 was mainly caused by factual offside and positional situations rather than incorrect foul or handball decisions.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Phil’s influence, many orchestras everywhere now compete for the latest wunderkind hoping to capitalize on the youth movement rather than slowly nurture a rare ability.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
Blanchet argued that today's resurgence in beloved pop-culture sagas is part of the "routine functioning" of the industry, rather than representing any kind of "renewal".
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
“If it makes you feel any better, there’s no one else I’d rather have as a partner in crime,” she said.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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