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[in-sted] / ɪnˈstɛd /


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“Concerns about DJI’s data security have not been grounded in evidence and instead reflect protectionism, contrary to the principles of an open market,” the statement said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Waymo declined and instead sued the city last week after negotiations with the city on mitigation measures to the lots fell apart.

From Los Angeles Times

Critics of the practice say companies should instead invest that money back into facilities, workers and other areas to improve the company.

From The Wall Street Journal

Officials are instead focused on the risks to the U.S. economy posed by weak job growth and rising unemployment against inflation levels that are persistently above the Fed’s 2% target.

From Barron's

The country still runs a sizable current-account surplus—roughly $500-700 billion—but instead of accumulating in official reserves, those savings are being deployed abroad by firms, households, and financial institutions.

From Barron's