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rather

[rath-er, rah-ther, rath-ur, rah-thur] / ˈræð ər, ˈrɑ ðər, ˈræðˈɜr, ˈrɑˈðɜr /




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Rather, he expects high oil prices to manifest into even higher prices for gasoline, jet fuel and other petroleum products.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Rather, it "illustrates the struggle of German industry to gain momentum this year", he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Rather than a slight to Lane, Lithgow’s win is a sign of the dramatic depth that characterized this otherwise squirrely season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Rather than occurring at isolated points, these crossings extend along paths in momentum space throughout the crystal.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Rather, it rolled over her in waves, each one cruder than its predecessor, until it was numbing.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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