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rather than
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used to indicate a preference between two alternatives, often suggesting one option is chosen over the other
Collocationrather than
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used to express a preference or choice between two alternatives
rather than
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Example
A theoretical model of an atom uses assumptions rather than evidence.
Her tepid support indicated doubt rather than commitment.
In some languages, such as Japanese, each character represents a syllabic unit rather than an individual sound
Macrofinance examines the financial system as a whole, rather than individual financial entities.
The nose and ears are supported by cartilage rather than bone.
