Example sentences of "rather [conj] [v-ing] on [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They too have children , with similar needs , but they are allocated much less because , rather than staying on the dole , their parents wished to return to college and get qualifications to get them back into work . |
| 2 | I decided it was a good idea to write things down rather than depending on the tape because erm I 'm not actually going to get round to transcribing the tape quickly enough to use it as minutes . |
| 3 | Mr Bewick was criticised strongly yesterday by Mr Sells for carrying out too many operations rather than reflecting on the ethics involved . |
| 4 | They implement decisions rather than deciding on the overall direction of a company ; they do not have effective control over the company they work for . |
| 5 | Rather than concentrating on a bottom line which shows the profit attributable to shareholders , the value added statement is concerned with how much value the entity has added through its operations and how that added value has been distributed to the many resource providers . |
| 6 | For some writers concerned with English language teaching , the notion of rhythm is a more practical matter of making a sufficiently clear difference between strong and weak syllables , rather than concentrating on a rigid timing pattern , as I suggest at the end of 14.1 . |
| 7 | Pain and its Conquest concentrates on perception cognition and emotion , and the ways of manipulating these by verbal and intellectual means rather than concentrating on the more traditional methods of control by cutting , by blocking or the more recent manipulating of existing control systems by chemical or electrical stimulation . |
| 8 | From the collection as a whole there emerges above all a Modigliani who was a most able draughtsman , a Modigliani much maligned by the critics who have unfortunately let themselves be led astray by legends rather than concentrating on the work . |
| 9 | They seem determined to spend their community charge payers ' money on the most irrelevant and frivolous projects rather than concentrating on the real problems that the hon. Gentleman described . |
| 10 | Mr Godfray also suggested that the constructive approach would be to stress to MPs the importance of books in education and training — two of the government 's pet issues — rather than concentrating on an anti-VAT message , which might fall on rather deafer ears . |
| 11 | Rather than focusing on a few substances which are painted in lurid colours , the specialists say , the goal should be a workplace free of compulsive chemical use of all kinds . |
| 12 | Rather than focusing on the hazards of the world around you , try to think what you can do to make your body stronger and more resistant to environmental chemicals . |
| 13 | The draftsman should , therefore , insert in the lease a positive covenant to keep the demised property open for trading during normal hours ( rather than relying on a negative user covenant " not to use the property otherwise than as … " , which would permit the tenant not to use the property at all ) . |
| 14 | An important finding was that many relied on their own transport and went to stay with friends and relatives some distance away , rather than relying on the 19 official evacuation reception centres . |
| 15 | Private borrowing is likely to rise by the same amount and may rise by even more if the privatised company is able to borrow freely from the market rather than relying on the government . |
| 16 | A full house survey , where you brief your building surveyor individually rather than relying on the shorter though cheaper housebuyer 's report , can be an expensive matter . |
| 17 | communications , where people prefer formal communication from the department rather than relying on the ‘ grapevine ’ ; |
| 18 | There is little to see , and users must make up their own minds on whether it covers their needs , rather than relying on the opinions of others . |
| 19 | Along with marketing to attract more customers , the management changes throughout the sector have required that senior academics transform themselves into planners , seeking to attract money towards their work , rather than relying on the previous expectation that it would fall like manna from the principal 's office . |
| 20 | It is better to include a specific provision in the standard terms to prevent a party proving a variation of the standard terms , or a collateral contract , rather than relying on the parol evidence rule . |
| 21 | When the life of a child can so easily hang in the balance , is there not a case for recommending that all parents attend a practical course in first aid , rather than relying on the printed page ? |