Example sentences of "rather of a " in BNC.
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| 1 | Genet is inclined to speak rather of a love which alters perception and complicates judgement , especially in relation to masculinity , and relations between men in the context of war and revolution . |
| 2 | Let us think rather of a twin track approach , in which custody is reserved for those who commit serious offences . |
| 3 | Here the history of such sciences does not consist in the gradual unfolding and emergence of scientific truths , but rather of a history of ‘ veridical discourses ’ . |
| 4 | When some sociologists talk of the ‘ socialization function of the family ’ , therefore , they are not talking of a family deliberately and consciously performing a function assigned to it from outside by ‘ society ’ , but rather of a more subtle process that arises out of the facts of being married , of sharing a residence over a long period of time , and of parenthood . |
| 5 | However , realism leads to the suggestion rather of a joint enterprise between one or more designated colleges of music or polytechnics and some theological colleges , under the auspices of CHIME or some other body . |
| 6 | Many sediments are composed not of one single grain size population , but rather of a combination of sub-populations . |
| 7 | It should be in the form not of a ‘ plan of action ’ but rather of a manifesto , which provides the framework of a sustained commitment to , and implementation of , development goals and their operational components , and embodies institutional mechanisms for continuous negotiation , monitoring , appraisal , criticism and modification . |
| 8 | Havel stressed that the dismissal was a reflection not of any disappointment with Vacek 's work , but rather of a resolve that the post should go to a civilian . |