Example sentences of "rather [subord] [adv] [v-ing] [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Academic says we need to encourage people to use more facilities rather than simply looking round the University . |
| 2 | These are reasons for recording rather than simply performing to the class but would n't audio recording do just as well ? |
| 3 | A statement such as ‘ That makes me feel very angry/unhappy/sad/upset when you do that ’ rather than immediately shouting at the child enables parents to stand back from their immediate emotional reactions and also teach the child awareness of other people 's feelings . |
| 4 | If you have n't come across foot-assisted trowels before these have a long tubular handle and work as the name suggests allowing the whole weight of the body to force the trowel into the ground , rather than just relying on the arm muscles . |
| 5 | The value of visiting rather than just corresponding with the Social Security Office when a relative dies can not be emphasised too strongly , as this enables any problems to be discussed and dealt with speedily . |
| 6 | Here that of the deputy was clearly defined , and entailed engagement with policy , management and development rather than merely covering in the event of the head 's absence . |