rather
Example Sentences
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Rather than uniting the Gulf countries against their common opponent, the war has deepened a schism between Saudi Arabia and the Emirates in which the two have taken diverging approaches to Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
Rather than continuing to train, BBC Sport understands that the immediate plan is for the players to be given a few days off.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Rather than attempting to directly calculate the full structure of the material, the team reformulated the challenge using methods similar to those used by quantum computers.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
Rather than sign off on the deal, both the show’s executive producer and CBS News’ CEO resigned.
From Salon • May 13, 2026
Rather than solid walls, it had angled wooden slats designed to let in plenty of light.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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