Example sentences of "[vb mod] rather [noun] [verb] " in BNC.

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1 Which is why I made up my mind to come and tell you first thing that I could n't think of anyone I 'd rather Naylor married . ’
2 I 'd rather Lesley had had an abortion and tried for a kid when we were married .
3 I would rather musicians took the latter course — and so , I bet , would you .
4 ‘ I would rather Germany played the proper Scottish team but I want to keep a sense of proportion .
5 ‘ I am sure that Michelle would rather John had n't been married to Alison , but that does n't mean to say she is going to go out and murder her , let alone involve her much-loved sister in the crime ’ .
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