Sentence examples for rather but from inspiring English sources

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He said detectives had interviewed Mr. Rather, but had drawn no conclusions and were continuing to investigate the incident.

I have but now returned to England, and to my tranquil pen, after spending six interesting, rather, but scarcely restful weeks in America.

One senior producer who likes Rather but finds him truly strange read the statement and called it "a self-parody," as if "he were our leader".

By James Thurber I have but now returned to England, and to my tranquil pen, after spending six interesting, rather, but scarcely restful weeks in America.

Look up "rathe"; it's not a misprint of "rather" but an archaic word meaning "exposed too early, as in a flower that blooms in still-frigid spring".

As we mentioned in the invitation, there will be few formal talks, rather, but with your help, we are confident that everyone will have both an interest in and ability to participate meaningfully.

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Rather empty but moving.

Rather suspicious, but probably right.

It is rather exciting but also rather harassing.

Furnishings are rather spartan but comfortable.

These notes are rather ancient, but maybe still helpful.

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