Sentence examples for would rather remain from inspiring English sources

"would rather remain" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It is usually used to express a preferred choice or preference. Example: I would rather remain single than settle for someone who doesn't make me happy. Note: This phrase may also take on different forms such as "would rather stay" or "would prefer to remain," but the overall meaning remains the same.

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Twists and turns that Poitras has illuminated to reveal a world that would rather remain unseen.

But, she said, she would rather remain single than marry anyone her parents recommended.

"For the majority of them, they would rather remain neutral on any issue," Davies said.

But some would rather remain in control of a party that loses than lose control of a party that wins.

I believe they would rather remain in Bangladesh, and take pride in creating a new society and economy.

We would rather remain where we are and vote against an incumbent than transplant ourselves to a district that has a more like-minded representative.

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It has instead added another dimension to the journalism we all appreciate, that which reveals truths some people would rather remained untold.

"I don't think this will damage the party very much because people are aware of the very complex and tragic nature of the chain of events that led to this bloodshed and fratricidal conflict". But the men and women digging for their relatives in Kozarevets woods are convinced they are uncovering things that many influential Bulgarians would rather remained buried.

"In normal times, I'd rather remain flexible, but these aren't normal times".

The brain behind the British films Trainspotting and 28 Days Later said he'd rather remain "a man of the people".

(If it's all the same with you, in the event that you publish this, I'd rather remain anonymous: she reads the Guardian too).

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