rather
Example Sentences
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In separate comments to Fox News, he said he would "rather not" hit Iranian civilian infrastructure like power plants, as previously threatened, "because once you do that, the people suffer".
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Conversely, how much additional lifetime income might she receive by waiting until age 67 rather than claiming at 62?
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Economists view the ECB’s rate increase as “insurance” against the risk that higher commodity prices push up wages and the price for other goods, rather than the start of an aggressive tightening campaign.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Ahmed: I would love it if he would say that publicly, rather than me having to tell the world that I’m responsible for his career.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
The sadness is so huge I don’t think I can bear it, but I’d rather hold on to every bit of it than not feel sad at all.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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