Sentence examples for i would rather be from inspiring English sources

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"I would rather be" is correct and usable in written English.
It is often used to express a preference between two options. For example: "I would rather be at the beach than stuck in this office all day."

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I would rather be learning.

The New York Times

I would rather be in danger.

The New York Times

"I would rather be playing someone else".

The New York Times - Sports

I would rather be in Louisville.

The New York Times

I would rather be wrong this way".

The Guardian

Burchill: I would rather be a Jew.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

I knew where I would rather be".

The Guardian - Travel

I would rather be her than [Trump].

The Guardian

"I would rather be underestimated than overestimated.

The Guardian

I would rather be watching TV".

The New York Times

"I would rather be out there every day; I would rather be overworked than underworked".

The New York Times - Sports

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