Sentence examples for the rather from inspiring English sources

"the rather" is correct and usable in written English.
It is used in comparison statements to introduce something that is either more emphasized or of greater importance. For example, "She was happy to be there, the rather that it was her first time at the party."

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the rather

adverb

More quickly; sooner, earlier.

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The rather drowsy acceptance.

The rather expensive Al Palazzo: excellent.

But the rather transparent ploy didn't work.

Perhaps that explained the rather thin lineup.

The rather surprising answer is: none.

She tells about the rather strange visit.

But the Rather factor is measurable.

-- the rather nervously titled "Today's New International Version" (T.N.I.V).

The pushy hosta smothered the rather delicate astilbe.

The rather scruffy reality is somehow transformed into glitz.

(His haste may also explain the rather lazy song choice).

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