Sentence examples for rather than holding from inspiring English sources

Iger asked questions rather than holding forth.

In 2008, the economy shrank 0.3%, rather than holding flat, as earlier estimated.

If journalists wanted to spend their time exposing breast enhancements rather than holding politicians to account, all the better.

We made all of this available immediately, rather than holding it for a "single night" because it was newsworthy.

A good shopping partner makes gentle jokes rather than holding his nose or turning his thumb floorward.

And why would a high-flying manager accept a temporary job rather than holding out for a permanent one?

Yahoo sets the prices, which range from $25 to $300 a month, rather than holding an auction.

Rather than holding hearings and fulminating, why doesn't the Senate just free the standards board by rescinding its 1994 action?

First, a new agenda is required, one that focuses on ending conflict rather than holding philosophical discussions about global economic injustice.

Good IT and logistics mean that rather than holding large stocks of goods for Christmas, retailers simply order more frequently.But none of these changes the fundamental point.

Mr. LeCrichia then suggested that Ms. Clarke perch Vito on the stack of suitcases for the speech, rather than holding him.