Example sentences of "rather [conj] for the [noun sg] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Nash argues that the position of women has deteriorated despite development activities because of the concentration on production for profit rather than for the welfare of the population in many Third World countries . |
| 2 | Which of these items do you think have been produced by Royal Mail mainly for collectors collectors rather than for the public at large ? |
| 3 | Teachers in the classroom are more likely to use miscue analysis for individual diagnosis rather than for the detection of broad developmental patterns . |
| 4 | What clearly frustrates him is that so much of the money now sloshing around in professional tennis , is being spent in damaging — or at least potentially damaging ways — rather than for the good of the game , as well as for the good of the individuals who are benefitting . |
| 5 | He should further refer to and reflect upon the continuous Labour search for excuses for crime rather than for the introduction of any sensible policies to deal with crime . |
| 6 | The contractor 's system should allow cost/value comparisons to be made for parts of the project rather than for the project as a whole . |
| 7 | Under the changes solicitors will receive a flat rate for each legal aid case rather than for the amount of time spent on individual cases . |
| 8 | Under the changes solicitors will receive a flat rate for each legal aid case rather than for the amount of time spent on individual cases . |