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Discover Ludwig"I mean rather" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is often used to clarify or emphasize a point that the speaker is making. Here are two examples of how it can be used in a sentence: 1. "I'm not saying we should cancel the project entirely, but given the current budget constraints, I mean rather that we focus on prioritizing specific tasks." 2. "Her performance was not bad, I mean rather it was exceptional. She really stood out among the other candidates."
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As a citizen, I mean, rather than as a journalist.
What I mean, rather, is our negative propensity to find reasons especially moral or scientific ones to oppose the creative forces in the world.
I mean, rather, that in preparing to leave a burning building, you probably don't want to take the same approach you would for a trip to the grocery store.
I mean, rather, to make a broader point.
I had ONE recently so am PROBABLY immune.' (I had no idea it WAS so catching. Talking like this, I MEAN, rather than the COLD, which I didn't catch although, of course, OTHERS might HAVE).
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Each of the Stanford Superstars is now richer by $1m a man, and I suspect the money will mean rather more to them than it would have done to Kevin Pietersen and Co. Thanks for all the emails.
We mean, rather, having realistic expectations and not forcing matters.
"We are entitled to an explanation and I think that means rather more of an explanation than Sir John Chilcot has given to the prime minister.
Perhaps we should expect politicians to answer – I mean answer, rather than dance around with brilliant dialectical skills – serious questions about serious issues.
If you've decided you want to buy make-up, face cream or any other beauty product, it's all about priorities - if an Armani face powder feels too expensive then your options are either to do without, buy a cheaper one or buy the Armani and skimp elsewhere (I mean mascara, rather than, say, food or nappies for your newborn).
Although I mean this rather sarcastically, I have realized that grades and college are not the deciding factor.
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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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