Example sentences of "[noun sg] rather [conj] bring " in BNC.

  Next page
No Sentence
1 Of course , this does n't stop a Mob squabbling amongst itself , but at least this only halts one unit for a turn rather than bringing two units to a standstill and inflicting casualties .
2 Try to stick to the subject of the row rather than bringing up 25 years ' worth of misdemeanours .
3 Use the open item method and show all unpaid invoices individually on your statement rather than bringing forward a single unpaid and undetailed balance from last month .
4 find their healing rather than bringing the remedy to the person , and we may again find healing in the landscape by tending and restoring old clumps .
5 The position could be eased slightly , said Mr Hampton , if the council were to stage the increase rather than bring in one huge rise .
  Next page