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instead of

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instead of
prep.
In place of; rather than: ordered chicken instead of fish.


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But such was either the hatred or avarice of this man, that instead of doing us the good offices he pretended, he advised the King to refuse our present, that he might draw from us something more valuable.
A Voyage to Abyssinia by Lobo, Father View in context
Manson Mingott's, and with the added satisfaction of knowing they would get hot canvas-back ducks and vintage wines, instead of tepid Veuve Clicquot without a year and warmed-up croquettes from Philadelphia.
The Age of Innocence by Wharton, Edith View in context
These coins being scarce, the people were often forced to barter their commodities instead of selling them.
Grandfather's Chair by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
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