Sentence examples for rather than raise from inspiring English sources

But rather than raise taxes any further, many countries are starting to cut them.

Cap the growth of Medicare spending rather than raise the eligibility age.

But rather than raise taxes, he would restrict teacher compensation— particularly their benefits.

Some worry that stingy bosses are able to rely on tax credits rather than raise pay.

"He will usually lower his voice rather than raise it," Mr. Lewis said.

Also, bank shareholders may prefer to cut back on lending rather than raise new equity.

REPUBLICANS in Congress say they will do anything rather than raise tax rates.

Rather than raise questions about succession, however, Egypt's official press swung into action.

"The next step by the Fed is to reduce rates, rather than raise them," he said.

The mayor has advised the company to cut into its sizable profits rather than raise rates.

But it was resolved: the Bush team decided to lower taxes rather than raise troop levels.