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Example Sentences

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Respondents said they traded less frequently or held positions overnight instead of closing them out the same day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

She said she should have agreed to go to the police back then, instead of waiting until 2024.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

"People are literally around a subway station right now instead of going through it. They're taking pictures for each other and having cute little moments," she added.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Often, this means that workers must resolve employment disputes through individual arbitration processes, where the deck is stacked against workers, instead of going to court.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

“I choose you instead of the contest,” I press on.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison