Sentence examples for rather steps from inspiring English sources

And it must be clear that any reductions in the nuclear arsenals of the United States and Russia should not be seen as ends in themselves, but rather steps in the phased, multi-lateral and verifiable elimination of all nuclear weapons.

Mr. Abadi, a close ally, said the prime minister would rather step down.

You could put together a good-sized mob of people who would probably rather step on John Terry's hand than shake it.

In a letter dated Tuesday that Mr. d'Offay sent to artists, dealers and collectors, he said: "I would rather step down when the gallery is at its height and feel that now is the right moment.

'There is never a good time to announce one's retirement, but I would rather step down when the gallery is at its height.' · What he says 'Art isn't fun.

"I'd rather step away from that project and feel sorry for myself later if it turns out to be a runaway success," said Mr. Hanson, whose restaurants include Blue Fin and Ruby Foo's, both in the theater district.

You'd rather step from your vehicle right into your room.

Nice, but I'd rather step in front of a harpoon than strap this thing to my wrist.

It's a complex dance, but Facebook would rather step on a few toes than break its own legs.  .

It is also possibly because Venetian cuisine favors seafood, particularly calamari, octopus and other creepy-crawlies that Americans would rather step on than eat.

Often, they're not momentary at all, but rather step one in an ongoing relationship.