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Discover LudwigThe phrase "but rather of" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to contrast two ideas, emphasizing that one is more accurate or relevant than the other.
Example: "The issue is not about the budget, but rather of the project's overall impact on the community."
Alternatives: "but instead of" or "but rather concerning".
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This is the story not of my particular emotions but rather of Theory.
But this isn't an issue of regulating religion, but rather of general health care.
This vision is not the fruit of inspiration but, rather, of careful research.
It is not borne out of emotional stress, but rather of grieving souls and broken spirits.
The problem was not one of supply, Posen suggested, but rather of demand.
These qualities are not encouraged or rewarded by a culture of standardization but rather of professionalism.
They don't speak of eugenics but rather of maintaining "human biodiversity".
Edvard Grieg was not a master of big forms, but rather of expression.
It grows not out of a sense of superiority but rather of insecurity.
A consciousness of sudden happiness — not exhilaration but rather of sudden orientation after months of circling.
The scandals, therefore, are symptoms not of renewal but rather of neoliberalism's zombie status.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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