Sentence examples for rather than gambling from inspiring English sources
Might lecturers strive for the equivalent of four to three star journal articles rather than gambling on a major, paradigm-shifting pedagogies?
Davies did not declare this in the select committee, saying it was not relevant as the company dealt with employment services rather than gambling.
As reported in last week's Independent on Sunday, one effect of the recession is that Fringe-goers are plumping for famous comics' shows – investments that guarantee a high rate of humour return – rather than gambling on less established acts.
Meaning, in keeping with his conservative and managed manner, waiting for somebody else to lose a tournament rather than gambling to win it on what could be a disastrous shot.
Local authorities are attempting to block the spread of betting shops in poorer areas, arguing that bookmakers have deliberately targeted deprived regions and blighted high streets with premises used primarily for gaming rather than gambling.
"Or will they revert to form and protect their turf?" Rather than gambling on the answer, some lawmakers want to establish an enforcement mechanism, which would take effect if the industry's voluntary steps did not slow health spending by a specified amount.
However, acutely aware of the restrictions on gambling in television programmes, Cowell preferred to say "risk their luck" rather than gamble when describing how the show works.
But having been backed into a corner, Kidney has broken with his normal conservative manner which has always seen him trust experience rather than gamble on youth.
Rabbis have traditionally allowed exceptions for those who are frail or ill, encouraging people to eat rather than gamble with their health.
Mr. Netanyahu agreed to several concessions to cement the deal rather than gamble on winning better terms from the next president.
Last winter the lead producers of the Broadway revival "Promises, Promises" closed the show on Jan . 2rather than gamble money on recasting their two stars, Sean Hayes and Kristin Chenoweth, and risk a slide in ticket sales.
