Sentence examples for but rather listen from inspiring English sources

If this is you, don't be afraid of a little quiet, but rather listen to your uncluttered mind and see what bubbles up.

Jeter said Friday that he didn't offer Pettitte advice, or encourage him to return, but rather listened as a friend.

Those who spoke to him said he had not been expressing opinions about what many say needs to be done – such as dredging the rivers – but rather listening to what people wanted to tell him.

But he would rather listen to corporations than individuals.

I never thought I'd say this, but I'd rather listen to Skrillex's vapid screeching for an hour than have to play that video again (so please, guys, let's not make this a meme?).

I'm sure all these people are very talented, but I would much rather listen to my old Sarah Vaughan albums.

Mr. Hartley has artfully staged the video in grays and reds, but I'd still rather listen to Ms. Orton's lovely voice with my eyes closed.

But honestly, we'd rather listen to her iPhone penis jokes than have her do this again.

But at this point I'd rather listen to Mr. Brownlee's smooth, rounded voice and elegant phrasing than to Mr. Flórez's increasingly pinched, nasal sound.

Howe calls himself a good listener, and he said he would rather listen than speak.

But when I'm driving a Ferrari, I'd rather listen to the engine.