would rather
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Bass has denied she would rather face Pratt than Raman.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
I would rather have that conversation with them, and have them explain to me what it is.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
I would rather run away to save my life than fight for the goods I have to deliver.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
I would rather be wrong because of my own inputs.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
Mom runs her palms up and down her baggy sweatpants—the mother I thought I knew would rather die than wear sweatpants.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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