Example sentences of "for [noun] rather [subord] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They constitute agendas for research rather than a collection of findings and substantiated theories of social life . |
| 2 | But this was an excuse for confrontation rather than a cause . |
| 3 | My brave days are over and I now ride for relaxation rather than a fall . |
| 4 | Shopping seemed to be a chore for people rather than a joy . ’ |
| 5 | When he gets his way in a new ‘ voluntary agreement ’ ( which is likely once the industry gets over its panic on finding a Minister for Health rather than a Minister for Tobacco in the DoH ) he may feel bound to reject the ban . |