The lesson, then, is to stay, rather than become, slim.
Yet rather than become victims, they have organised and demanded to be heard.
I think most people would rather it continue as a rural county, rather than become Wolverhampton".
Over time, I can cut your losses rather than become one".
That would allow Ukraine to maintain its independence rather than become economically and politically subservient to Russia.
An estimated 60,000 people chose to leave the colonies rather than become citizens of the new republic.
For example, in 1935, the Saar chose to remain part of Germany rather than become part of France.
Mr. Davis said his company typically sells its shares rather than become embroiled in a proxy battle.
They are "Internally Displaced People," or I.D.P.s, who stay inside their countries rather than become refugees abroad.
We were better off, we seemed to agree without discussing it, each to fend for himself, rather than become allies.
The goal is to help people maintain and regain a life rather than become dependent on services.
