Sentence examples for rather than shell from inspiring English sources

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Without access to cheap finance deals, drivers are even more likely to hang on to their old banger rather than shell out for a shiny new motor.

We quantified BDNF protein concentrations in the core rather than shell of the accumbens because BDNF protein concentrations increase in the core from cocaine WD45 onward, and are increased in the shell only after longer withdrawal periods (WD90).

Rather than shell out good money to see where I live, I gave my address to a mapping service, which responded in seconds, free, with a street-by-street set of instructions explaining exactly how to get lost trying to arrive at my residence.

He believes celebrities are easy targets for malicious and opportunistic litigation and says they should fight like hell in court rather than shell out hush money.

But even in these moments, I'd rather prop my phone up and turn on a "Google Clips" camera mode, rather than shell out hundreds for a dedicated device.

And why not; rather than shell out even a buck or two per app, most of us would rather get something for nothing.

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A century later, the civil-rights movement in the US fought its battles with marches and bills rather than shells and bullets.

But Guy Hands, founder of the Terra Firma venture capital group that bought EMI for £3.2bn last year, vowed to further clip the wings of unprofitable artists by offering them a day rate or salary rather than shelling out huge advances.

Liverpool fans will doubtless be distraught that they get to follow their team for free rather than shelling out for Sky, 39% owned by News Corporation, parent company of... the Sun.

Rather than shelling out a fortune to push up the prison population, Mr Howard might earn just as much popular approval by explaining the existing system to such disgruntled voters.Alternatively, Mr Howard might resort to custodial sentences only for serious criminals who present a clear danger to society.

And rather than shelling out for tuition, job experience as education is a paid endeavor.

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