would rather

Idioms and Phrases

Prefer to, as in We would rather eat dinner before the movie . [Mid-1500s]

Example Sentences

Those in the elite are thought to know things about each other that they would rather was not made public, and videos have been used in the past to humiliate and discredit a political opponent.

From BBC

The European Commission says it’s ready, if needs be, with retaliatory measures, but would rather avoid marching down the trade war path with Trump.

From BBC

Perhaps it is because we are no longer surprised that so many of our fellow Americans harbor so much spite that they would rather burn down this country than share its bounty with others who helped build it.

From Salon

However, if you would rather be distracted as you wait for races to be called, we’ve compiled a list of TV shows to stream that we believe will keep you entertained for some time because, if the 2020 election is an indicator, it could take hours, if not several days, to know the outcome.

From Los Angeles Times

Stella said both McLaren drivers had asked for fresh tyres and he would rather take the shorter pit stop that comes with a VSC than risk not finishing - especially with the constructors’ championship, which the team still lead, as a “priority”.

From BBC

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