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121. She missed the train because she read 18.30 as 8.30 p.m. instead of 6.30 p.m.

122. If Jo can't attend the meeting, I could go instead.

123. Instead of confronting the enemy directly, Napoleon simply outflanked them.

124. Not to worry - perhaps you'll be able to come next week instead.

125. If Henry is not well enough to go with you, take me instead.

126. Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking instead of accepting everything they are told without questioning it.

127. He could always do something useful instead of wasting my time with footling queries.

128. I don't understand why a ballet company can't perform fresh new material instead of just bringing out the same old warhorses year after year.

129. The Commission felt the company were overbidding and gave the franchise to their competitors instead.

130. He decided that he would drive back to town instead of putting up for the night at the hotel.

131. The promotion of Russell instead of Sarah really made the sparks fly.

132. Taking exercise every day makes him look younger instead of older.

133. Instead of going to work thinking that it will be totally boring, try to be positive.

134. Try to develop a more critical attitude, instead of accepting everything at face value. Sentencedict.com

135. It will take days by car, so let's fly instead.

136. She always said that if a recipe calls for cream you shouldn't use yogurt instead.

137. I've put salt instead of sugar in your coffee, April fool!

138. I wanted to speak to the manager but I got his secretary instead.

139. She just breezed in as if she'd only been away a day instead of a year.

140. My husband asked why I couldn't just forget about dieting all the time and eat normally instead.

141. You can make shortbread with margarine instead of butter, but it isn't the same.

142. She said nothing, preferring instead to save her comments till later.

143. Come out for a walk instead of moping around in the house.

144. Instead of ending up in jail or in the gutter he was remarkably successful.

145. Elderly people should receive a heating allowance every winter, instead of having to go cap in hand to the government.

146. Instead of sending employees away on courses, the company relies on in-service training.

147. He grumbles at his lot instead of resolutely facing his difficulties.

148. A solicitor can give you disinterested advice. However, in speech it is sometimes used instead of uninterested, although this is thought to be incorrect.

149. Mr.Black was ill, so she was taking his class instead.

150. We rejected his idea for a music club, and decided to have an art club instead.