Put
Put verb - To arrange something in a certain spot or position.
Rather
Rather adverb - By choice or preference.
Both words in one sentence
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After throwing money around at a fancy hotel, the rather lengthy bill Greg gets apparently put enough of a dent in his money to put him off any spending sprees for a while.
Source: Shockingly Expensive Bill -
Put simply, The Spiny, rather than taking damage from being stomped, damages you instead.
Source: The Spiny - Many prefer to believe that Abbey Road was the last album that The Beatles put out, rather than Let It Be.
Source: Discontinuity / Music
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