Sentence examples for was rather from inspiring English sources

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'was rather' is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
You can use it to indicate that something is moderately or to a certain extent. For example, "The task was rather challenging, but I was able to complete it with some help."

Dictionary

was rather

adverb

More quickly; sooner, earlier.

synonyms

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"It was rather unnerving".

The New York Times

"It was rather simple.

The New Yorker

Monroe's first was rather above".

The New Yorker

Her dress was "rather unusual".

The New York Times

Her face was rather white.

The New Yorker

Their solution was rather imaginative.

The Economist

A second was rather boring.

The New York Times - Food

This was rather a shock.

Independent

It was rather warmer then".

The New York Times - Sports

The outcome was rather different.

The Economist

I was rather shocked.

The Guardian - Books

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