rather
Example Sentences
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"It's affordability more than anything else. I'm not a lover of benefits, so I'd rather try and do it on my own."
From BBC • May 25, 2026
He considers himself more of an old-school investor, hunting for durable businesses that generate steady returns over time rather than chasing hot trends.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
It will rather be "subject to separate discussions" at a later stage.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
“If the tank is going to fail, you want it to fail through a crack rather than fail through an explosion,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
But if I say no to Rhys, he’ll think I’d rather hang with my friends than him, which isn’t true.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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