The author was not prosecuted because of his political opinion, but rather because his actions constituted a threat to society.

minute, because it is rather small.

But that was possible not because of Mitterrand s superior wiles, but rather because France had a stronger position vis à vis Germany than it does today.

Perhaps, but can t children be encouraged to do things because they are intrinsically worthwhile, rather than because of fear of parental disapproval?

But it is also dangerous, because it derives from China s old weaknesses rather than its new strengths.

But I'd rather not.

It looks rather bird like because it is.

Equally, Comet Hyakutake was a rather small comet, but appeared bright because it passed extremely close to the Earth.

Rural migrants move to the cities not because of assured availability of jobs but rather in expectation of them.

And I guess I'd just rather stuff birds because

And I am not fool enough to think it was done because of loyalty to me but rather because of your loyalty to vashtar the architect.

You're inept but rather insightful.

But rather than be impressive,

It's not that, but rather

But I'd rather take in

Because this dragonfly has a rather amazing story to tell.

I'm sorry, but I'm rather busy.

But I'm rather tired. Good night.

Yes, but a rather peculiar party.

I know you'd rather freeze, but...

But I rather liked the case.

But your thumb looks rather stubborn.

If the IMF fireman remains idle, it is not because of a lack of fires, but because neighbors, rather than relying on the fire brigade, are protecting themselves.

Because I'd do anything rather than live with you... anything, rather than take more of what you've given... anything!

International regimes did not fail because of one breach, however serious or unacceptable, but rather because of many breaches whose accumulation rendered the gap between promise and performance unbridgeable.

Corruption flourishes only because most Kenyans give rather than take bribes.

Rather, it's because I want something that has a specific history.

Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

But sane people would rather avoid inflation.

But I rather fancy myself in it.

But you'd rather watch them than eat.

True, the stock of liquidity is rising rapidly. But it is rising because the private sector is hoarding money rather than spending it.

But structures designed to connect, rather than divide mutually dependent circles, rather than isolating triangles.

Rather, because rights are universal, they are attributes of all human beings.

Rather, the Japanese behave as they do because they are decent people.

But they reply ' Rather , you were not believers .

But they reply ' Rather , you were not believers .

Quite so but the sequel was rather unusual.

Quite so but the sequel was rather unusual.

But to day being Saturday rather complicates matters.

Sure, but I'd rather work at the château.

But I rather like myself as an archeologist.

Perhaps rather better than some. But not well.

Rather an attractive girl. But not too friendly.

But this line happens to be rather busy!