would rather
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And 10 out of 10 times, I would rather have my clips and my views being pushed.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
It can also be due to people choosing not to seek coverage because they have high deductibles and would rather pay cash than make a claim.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
“Rather than rush the progression of this I would rather make sure we’re headed in the right direction,” Ohtani said last week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
"Where tolerance for AI mistakes is close to zero, especially in anything client facing. Some would rather leave a role unfilled than let a machine handle it."
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
She was sure the Señora would rather find upon her return a parrot, however bald, than Toscanini with yards of straight black hair.
From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord
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