instead of

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Kebede said instead of cutting its teacher recruitment, the government should use the "historic opportunity" of falling pupil numbers to make class sizes smaller.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

But unlike the other 15 official US presidential libraries, it will store archives digitally instead of having physical copies.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 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

Oftentimes, instead of motivating them to fix their money problems, financial stresses are likely to prevent individuals from preparing better for their futures.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

It was not the first time that he believed what the eyes of his imagination saw instead of what was real.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios