Sentence examples for rather than extending from inspiring English sources

But perhaps more interesting was when the verse compressed meaning, rather than extending it.

First, by emphasising income tax rather than extending value-added tax, the reform is modestly redistributive.

Surely we are charged with reversing the problem rather than extending it in perpetuity.

But shouldn't we be focused on controlling costs rather than extending coverage?

Again, it's dealing with the symptoms of the problem, topping up low pay rather than extending the drivers of opportunity".

Rather than extending Watergate's inquisitorial culture, it may represent the end of the idealism on which that culture was based.

Opponents of primaries suggest that we should focus on increasing membership rather than extending the right to select candidates to the public.

Once again Tiger, whose modus operandi when in front involves avoiding mistakes rather than extending his lead, could only make par.

But the changes seem likely to be limited to personnel rather than extending to a rethinking of the president's philosophy of lower taxes, less regulation and more trade.

At worst, you long for all that useless cleverness to be put to work for good, rather than extending the borders of the kingdom of Inania.

They were also pleased that Mr. Obama limited his order to 172 prisoners currently held at Guantánamo rather than extending it to any future detainees.