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Example Sentences

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This helps explain why appetite loss often appears later rather than immediately after infection.

From Science Daily

These methods verified that the nitrogen atoms were positioned side by side rather than randomly distributed.

From Science Daily

There has also been a trend for groups rather than individuals snapping up such properties.

From BBC

"People are afraid, and they can't afford basic necessities. It's time the administration listened and helped them build a better life rather than stoking hate and fear."

From Barron's

In any case, many retail investors have sought to get out rather than wait to see how high defaults go.

From Barron's