rather

Example Sentences

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He recommended potential cat owners to choose a pet that would "thrive within the environment and lifestyle you can offer rather than attempting to force the cat to adjust".

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Foreign plastic makers are increasingly converting their plants to use ethane rather than crude oil derivatives, he said, thanks to the lower price and greater availability of natural gas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The available sources support and affirm the article’s characterization rather than present opposing arguments.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Or rather, Claude Code made a game, based on our prompts.

From Slate • Apr. 5, 2026

Parker once told me he’d rather be my debate partner even if he didn’t agree with my position, just so he’d never have to go against me.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith