Example sentences of "rather [subord] [to-vb] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | As he said in a radio broadcast in 1946 , the Criterion in later years " tended to reflect a particular point of view rather than to illustrate a variety of views on that plane . " |
| 2 | Most people do not realize that Jews can pray together without a rabbi , and that the rabbi 's job is often to clarify a point of law or resolve a dispute , rather than to lead a congregation in prayer . |
| 3 | To see ourselves in this way is to gain a perspective rather than to advocate a policy , yet the relation of these two activities will inevitably remain in the background of our work . |
| 4 | Similarly , the officer 's conception of an emergency is something demanding instant action to correct a problem rather than to apprehend a violator . |
| 5 | the object of the teaching of English should be to develop [ sic ] in pupils the power of thought and expression , and the power of appreciating the content of great literary works , rather than to inculcate a knowledge of grammatical , philological and literary detail . |
| 6 | In other words the objective is to escape from an uncomfortable position rather than to reach a particular destination . |
| 7 | I believe that the secretary of state would have been better advised to market the acceptability of genitourinary medicine clinics rather than to promote a facility that could impair the health of the nation . |
| 8 | to develop from a small beginning in manageable steps rather than to spend a long period identifying ‘ all ’ institutional needs and all required data items followed by software development of a ‘ complete ’ system on an unmanageable scale ; |
| 9 | Marx 's works had already begun to penetrate Russia earlier , but until now they had been used to buttress populist attacks on capitalism , rather than to develop a Marxist approach to revolution in Russia . |
| 10 | Although Newco will seek from the vendor warranties which may provide redress if a problem arises after completion , it is preferable to identify any serious problem before the purchase and negotiate a reduction in price , rather than to litigate a warranty claim afterwards . |
| 11 | I think that it is much easier to create that atmosphere in a good out-of-town theatre like Plymouth rather than to prepare a star vehicle in a draughty rehearsal room somewhere in London . ’ |
| 12 | I do carry a few prizes if I have requests but I prefer to have people involved and enjoying games for the fun of joining in and having a good time , rather than to win a reward . |
| 13 | Superficially , Mr Akhtar 's compromise has appeal in a liberal/secular society because it is designed to protect human sensitivities which we all recognise , rather than to appease a deity in whom relatively few believe . |
| 14 | The whole process of review makes considerable demands ( Bell 1988:231 ) : the aim is to produce internal school development rather than to provide a mechanism for external accountability . |
| 15 | In these , interactive videodiscs have been commissioned to address a single , bespoke purpose rather than to provide a product speculatively for a wide range of possible customers . |
| 16 | ( Domiciliary ) services appear to be provided where no family is available rather than to assist a family in their support . |
| 17 | The article , then , is exploratory rather than definitive , inciting theory rather than assuming it , attempting to open up some territory or to clear some ground rather than to fortify a final position . |
| 18 | Is n't it a far better use of public money to create training and job creation rather than to buy a prime site with public money ? |
| 19 | Where the aim is to sustain cost leadership over the longer term , rather than to gain a short-term advantage through temporarily having , say , more modern equipment , one must look ahead over the life-cycle of the market ( however narrowly or broadly defined ) . |
| 20 | The response of cattle owners was to increase the total numbers in their herd , rather than to maintain a smaller herd with lower mortality levels . |
| 21 | He was deternined to use the dramatic location and its views to make a powerful memorial rather than to build a lofty edifice that would dominate the skyline . |
| 22 | However , in turbulent and windy conditions it is always better to play safe and land into wind in another field , rather than to make a downwind landing . |
| 23 | A gifted decorating triumvirate with an outstanding range of experience and the capacity to interpret clients ' own wishes rather than to impose a ‘ house style ’ . |
| 24 | Since the enactment of s 459 1985 , it has been regarded as a better remedy for a minority affected by prejudice in a company to ask for a share purchase order under s 461 rather than to seek a return of share capital through a winding-up petition which results in the liquidation of a solvent company ( a member can not petition under s 122(1) ( g ) if the company is insolvent because he has no interest ) . |