Example sentences of "rather [subord] [verb] a new [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Rather than create a new contract by novation , it may be possible for the purchaser to perform the obligations vicariously on behalf of the vendor under the existing contract . |
| 2 | Rather than create a new institution , is it not more feasible to improve our existing one , the police ? |
| 3 | In my professional view , cos if the new settlement has to be in is ch is i has to be within the greenbelt then it 's better to go for peripheral development rather than have a new settlement in the first place . |
| 4 | In terms of legislative proposals , lobbying the assembly is more important in the United States , especially for groups wishing to exercise a negative or veto power to stop a proposal rather than have a new proposal passed . |
| 5 | Nine fancied Frenchmen were disposed of , yet , rather than introduce a new regime , Fouroux has opted in most cases for rejuvenated blood . |
| 6 | By choosing one of the colours and holding down the shift key , you can then create your own colour , but rather than adding a new colour to the palette this replaces the original . |
| 7 | Graham Paulter , sales manager of Ford Crouch End Motor Company , says : ‘ People still feel their jobs are insecure and they have mortgages to pay rather than get a new car . |