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She would rather give up her job for the sake of her family.

In order to lose weight, these girls would rather be hungry than eat.

I'd rather sleep at home than go shopping with my girlfriend.

I'd rather spend a lot of time preparing before I start my work and then finish it all at once than spend a lot of time doing one thing over and over again.

She would rather arrive an hour early than a minute late.

I'd rather not sleep tonight than finish my homework.

He would rather suffer on his own than help others.

She would rather not eat herself than let the children eat enough.