would rather
Example Sentences
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But most people, even those with wildly different political views, remembered a man who would rather debate ideas than commit violence against his opponents.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
On the Treasury curve, I would rather lend Uncle Sam money for two years than 30.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
Bass has denied she would rather face Pratt than Raman.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
It's odd to say, but I'd wager that most of us would rather live in a poor country where things are improving, than a richer one where everything seems to be in decline.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
“Oh! you would rather talk of her person than her mind, would you? Very well; I shall not attempt to deny Emma’s being pretty.”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
