Examples of 'rather than accept' in a sentence

Meaning of "rather than accept"

This phrase is used to contrast two choices or options, suggesting that the speaker or subject prefers one over the other. For example, "I would rather go for a walk rather than accept the invitation to the party."

How to use "rather than accept" in a sentence

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rather than accept
We judge ourselves rather than accept ourselves.
Rather than accept the consequences.
Had taught me to question rather than accept.
Rather than accept an incoming call.
They escape rather than accept.
Rather than accept or reject decisions.
Commanders committed suicide rather than accept defeat.
Rather than accept that.
We resist rather than accept.
Rather than accept that this meant that the systems did not exist.
They must choose transparency rather than accept obscurantism.
To die rather than accept the partitioning of Palestine.
You can revoke the offer rather than accept it.
Rather than accept my own anger I see you as angry.
You think it matters because you compare and judge rather than accept.

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Müller chose to retire rather than accept another Curial position.
Rather than accept State.
Otis is a carefree cow who prefers to goof off rather than accept responsibility.
Rather than accept the assignment, he chose to retire.
Greig initially indicated that she would go to trial rather than accept a plea bargain.
Rather than accept blame, they blame others.
I think we have to try and cater for the future rather than accept what happens.
Rather than accept the views of an entire industry?
Otis is a carefree cow who prefers play with his friends rather than accept responsibility.
Rather than accept gender distinction, the point is to redefine it.
The people must respond with disobedience and unruliness rather than accept these reactionary laws.
Rather than accept their faith, pagan customs and spells.
Many public schools in Virginia closed down rather than accept integration.
And rather than accept him among us, we should kill him.
But I preferred to think of him as cowardly rather than accept the other option.
Rather than accept fate, surely meaning is found when we revolt against outrageous fortune?
The city prepared to fight to the death rather than accept a Calvinist king.
Rather than accept his fate, he cried out to God.
More quietly resigns as Lord Chancellor rather than accept the new order.
Rather than accept defeat at the hands of the Chinese, the sisters committed suicide.
Be willing to sacrifice everything else, if necessary, rather than accept permanent defeat.
Rather than accept the values of the surrounding culture, Yaakovs descendants joined him in study.
I will set torches to the city… rather than accept the conditions he offers.
For those who choose to control their element of risk, rather than accept it.
Rather than accept that pushback, Trump supporters turned on Gowdy.
When things go wrong, they tend to blame others rather than accept responsibility.
Rather than accept the demands, Smetona fled to Germany and then to Switzerland.
The money really has no inherent value in itself, rather than accept socially.
Rather than accept a permanent Liberal majority, the Conservative Lords yielded, and the bill became law.
A father who will tell his son to progress, rather than accept his apology after a failure.
Rather than accept such a challenge, he.
That the systems didn't exist Rather than accept that this meant.
Rather than accept the people 's choice, the Council ignored it.
She urged the Committee to assert itself, rather than accept its marginalization.
Rather than accept a Republican administration, the southern “ fire-eaters ” advocated secession.

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This creates confusion rather than clarity
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Examples of using Accept
I would not accept that sort of money
And if you can not accept that
To be able to accept things the way they are
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