rather

Example Sentences

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In these cases, diabetes appears to increase the risk of poor healing, rather than tooth infections causing diabetes directly.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

They then decided to scale the fence rather than go back into heavy smoke.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Previously, rulings were made based on the nature of the maps themselves, rather than the intent of their drawers.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Wealthy countries will respond by diversifying supply, strengthening buffers and accelerating alternatives, while poorer ones will often be forced to choose what is cheapest rather than most secure.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

I sat for a while after he hung up on me, mourning the Dad I never had, as if the loss was new, rather than forever, before my grief turned into white-hot fury.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam