instead of
preposition
in·stead of
in-ˈste-də(v) 
-ˈsti-
: in place of : as a substitute for or alternative to
chose tea instead of coffee
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Near the dining area is a tatami mat room in which the couple, instead of hosting tea ceremonies, like to share dessert.
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Kurt Soller Josh Robenstone, New York Times, 17 May 2024
Another strategy that helps with protein absorption: chewing food thoroughly and opting for ground meats instead of steaks, Baar says.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 17 May 2024
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Kurt Soller Josh Robenstone, New York Times, 17 May 2024
Another strategy that helps with protein absorption: chewing food thoroughly and opting for ground meats instead of steaks, Baar says.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 17 May 2024
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“Instead of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instead%20of. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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