Sentence examples for a little rather from inspiring English sources

The phrase "a little rather" is not correct and not usable in written English.
It combines two modifiers that create confusion and does not convey a clear meaning.
Example: "I am a little rather tired today."
Alternatives: "somewhat tired" or "a bit tired."

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And sometimes, the conservative approach in real estate means losing a little rather than a lot of money.

At some stage Johnson will have to speculate a little, rather than rely solely on the tried and tested.

That he's choosing to perplex a little, rather than dazzle you, might be one of the best reasons to see him.

I like abundance, which is best served by providing a lot of a little rather than a little of a lot.

As for the Aussies' own reaction, if they don't like people having a pop at them they should try being a Pom for a while, lighten up a little rather than give us all this Southern Cross sanctimony.

It's all covered in the same kind of nylon weave you find on messenger bags, and has a little (rather useless) pocket on the front.

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But it's all a lot too little, rather too late.

If the symptoms had started after the eruption, they were asked to quantify how much these symptoms affected their daily life on a 3-point scale (rather little, rather much and very much).

It is better to make sure you go a little sooner, rather than a little later.

To follow a "little way" rather than a path of great ambition.

When the wealthy stole, they could be deemed mad — actually, a little neurotic — rather than bad.

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