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[in-sted] / ɪnˈstɛd /


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But it angered suppliers by announcing it would stretch terms for new orders to 90 days of receipt instead of the traditional 60-day window.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Yet many people surveyed choose not to set up a 529 plan account, instead setting aside college funds in a regular savings or brokerage account, if at all.”

From MarketWatch

In addition, he has increasingly avoided wearing club tracksuits, opting instead for his own clothing.

From BBC

During free periods, students would be distracted by their phones, instead of working or engaging with peers, Church said.

From Los Angeles Times

A Times investigation later found that firefighters were ordered to leave the smoldering burn site, instead of monitoring the burn area for reignitions.

From Los Angeles Times