Example sentences of "rather [subord] [v-ing] for the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Such macho tendencies are potentially limiting , rather than enriching for the boys who read such stories , and serve to perpetuate the myth of the ‘ boys do n't cry ’ syndrome . |
| 2 | This occurs when a firm continually has to ‘ look over its shoulder ’ and concentrate on short-term performance targets in order to try and maintain its share price , rather than planning for the future . |
| 3 | Other recent flotations might just represent companies ' taking advantage of windows through which to de-gear , rather than waiting for the exits that offer the optimum long-term return . |
| 4 | Amateurs wanted to get off to the country for the weekend rather than performing for the benefit of playing spectators . |
| 5 | Richard Agutter , head of Peat 's merger and acquisition network , said the relatively low average values indicated that British companies were making cross-border deals for strategic reasons ‘ rather than going for the mega-deals ’ . |