Sentence examples for rather than exercising from inspiring English sources

But now the White House has been left in the position of extending invitations, rather than exercising its clout.

Is this really what we need — another president who trusts his gut rather than exercising sound judgment?

When midterm elections proved a disaster, he stayed the course of pursuing conviviality rather than exercising leadership.

Many accused Mr. Maliki of resorting to political expedience to retain power, rather than exercising national leadership.

Auditors themselves, fearful of lawsuits, are inclined to adopt a "check-the-box" approach, adhering strictly to accounting rules rather than exercising (necessarily subjective) judgment.

Susan J. Behrens Brooklyn Getting Iraq Wrong Michael Ignatieff (Aug. 5) dismisses many of the early (and prescient) critics of the invasion of Iraq for "indulging in ideology" rather than "exercising judgment".

China is still opposed but could abstain rather than exercise its veto.

Regional newspapers are not known for handsome salaries, but the Tindle group intrigues rather than exercises the National Union of Journalists.

"You were prepared to let your child die rather than exercise any proper parental responsibility for her welfare," she told Polkinghorne, who was 15 when Chloe was born.

One of the most principled liberals, Madame de Staël, chose to go into exile rather than exercise the self-censorship demanded by the regime.

Padres closer Trevor Hoffman is most likely out for the season after shoulder surgery, and the Padres may pay Hoffman's $2 million buyout rather than exercise his $10 million option for next season.