rather

rather

I think you’ll recognize the third one rather quickly.

From NPR

We’re seeing this as a spiritual thing happening rather than a physical thing happening.

From CNN

What if we are not bodies with souls but rather souls with bodies?

From Huffington Post

Most artists would rather retain their freedom and go without.

From Huffington Post

Rather, it seems to be getting worse by the day.

From National Geographic

It’s not so much of what was said, but rather the timing of it.

From TIME

I knew not to take the shouting personally and was able to focus on what was being said, rather than the tone.

From Fast Company

Nothing is more boring than a woman who would rather be liked than say something interesting.

From The Atlantic

Remember this is not about doing for the person but rather being with him or her.

From Huffington Post

It finally feels like the company is trying to make new stars, rather than break them.

From CNET

There is however a rather big problem with this line of thinking.

From TIME

That way you can choose classes that actually help you rather than taking required degree classes that are often of no value.

From Washington Post

Suddenly, faith could be the beginning of wisdom, rather than its end.

From CNN

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