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Example Sentences

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In an axial flux motor, the electromagnetic field is parallel to the motor’s axis of rotation, instead of perpendicular in a conventional electric motor.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

As skin gets older, damaged cells can accumulate instead of dying off.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

Both resisted the urge to panic and swim against the current, instead opting to float and await rescue as was taught to them by their father years before at their local swimming pool.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

However, a final autopsy report determined that there was no link between the fight and the subsequent brain bleed, instead citing injuries Shaylee suffered after falling down some stairs days after the fight took place.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

But instead of saying anything I nod my head.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse