Sentence examples for rather than directly from inspiring English sources

Rather than directly confronting the US, the Saudis' strategy is to improve unity in the Gulf.

Why should he tell his sins to a man rather than directly to God?

* Why did they give money through the think- tank, rather than directly?

Big companies all buy from processors and traders, rather than directly from plantations.

Industrial growth has resulted in an influx of labour rather than directly benefiting the local population.

(Like most parental leaves, they are paid by social insurance rather than directly by the employer).

Rather than directly attack these issues, Mr. Ratliff allows the organizers' lack of knowledge to speak for itself.

Potential owners must buy controlling shares in the cooperative rather than directly purchasing the buildings and land.

Fascinated by the experience, Dr. Krebs chose working in a laboratory rather than directly with patients as a physician.

The terrorist calls his violence "symbolic," in that he wants to "educate" his oppressor rather than directly "weaken" him.

He played it with deftness and excitement, and drew out melodies that are often implied rather than directly stated.