would rather
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It seems Musk would rather take advice from everyday investors on his social-media platform, X, now part of SpaceX.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
On the Treasury curve, I would rather lend Uncle Sam money for two years than 30.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
Bass has denied she would rather face Pratt than Raman.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
JetBlue can swap some of its LaGuardia and JFK slots, which United in particular prizes—many of its overseas passengers would rather fly into New York City than Newark, N.J.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
“You would rather we have to fight that sub? It’s a hundred times bigger than ours.”
From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan
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