Sentence examples for would rather please from inspiring English sources

Lawmakers might think twice about refusing to act if they knew that female voters were taking down the names of those who would rather please corporate interests than stand up for a woman's right to earn equal pay for equal work.

"Lindsey, I think I'd rather — Please don't call me sweet".

But Mr. Bloomberg has also clearly decided that he would rather try to please as many constituents as possible than substantially restructure the city's budget for the long term or truly rein in spending.

Appearance: Rather pleased with themselves.

Still, it's all rather pleasing.

"We would rather be passing and pleasing on the eye, that's the ideal way to pick up three points," Britton said.

Please?" Teachers would rather you tried hard in something you may not enjoy than feel that you are making fun of the topic.

They say they would rather win ugly, win dirty, than fail by trying to please the fans.

As Grub Street said, "Pépin would rather you get off social media and go back to the kitchen, please".

Or at least, parents, please teach your children consideration for those of us who would rather walk than ride.

Part of the pleasing unpredictability of his delivery is that Mr. Chappelle would rather seem to stumble into punch lines than be guided by them.