Sentence examples for rather than negotiated from inspiring English sources

At the last round of these talks, in Istanbul in January 2011, Mr. Jalili lectured rather than negotiated, and demanded preconditions for serious talks that were unacceptable to the six powers.

Rather than negotiated targets and timetables, countries should be allowed to determine their own levels of commitment depending on their circumstances and means, Stern said.

And so it proved; rather than negotiate, Levy sacked him in June.

Rather than negotiate with China, Lord Palmerston, the Foreign Secretary, dispatched a naval flotilla.

Britain and America are accused of taking military action rather than negotiating the release of hostages through options such as ransom payments.

The Islamists have long viewed the "armed intifada" as a means to force an Israeli withdrawal rather than negotiate one.

It has tried to block the government, rather than negotiate with it, organising frequent strikes and protests.

Rather than negotiating labor contracts, the association tries to protect members' benefits by lobbying the state government.

Also, Dr. Zettelmeyer pointed out, the dealer calls the customer with a quote rather than negotiating on the spot.

Rather than negotiating terms under which whaling can continue, the United States and other countries should now recommit themselves to finally bringing it to an end.

"Rather than negotiate a treaty that brings commercial whaling to an end," he concluded, "they have created a system under which it will continue".