Example sentences of "rather [conj] [v-ing] as [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The strict delineation of expression of the ICAMs ( ICAM-1 is expressed on activated leukocytes , endothelium and epithelium ; ICAM-2 is constitutively expressed on leukocytes and endothelium ; ICAM-3 is constitutively expressed only on leukocytes ) suggests that each serves a specific purpose rather than acting as a ‘ failsafe ’ for the other ICAMs . |
| 2 | This leaves the school in the weak position of reacting to opinion rather than acting as an opinion former . |
| 3 | Mathematics has become dehumanised , rather than developing as a means to explore patterns and relationships in the real world . |
| 4 | The premium was on being involved as a partner , or as an invited guest , rather than remaining as a detached outsider . |
| 5 | For example , most scientists are now convinced that the cerebral cortex is parcellated into specialized sub-areas rather than working as a fully integrated system . |