Example sentences of "[noun] instead [prep] [verb] for the " in BNC.
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1 | Because it has the element of ‘ non-disturbance ’ about it , some scientists feel easier about using e-mail instead of waiting for the corridor/coffee break meeting . |
2 | It was , said the Examiner , ‘ an unusual sight to see the crowd hanging about after the match instead of rushing for the tramcars . |
3 | The use of saw instead of see for the past tense indicates British English or JE rather than JC [ G4 ] . |
4 | Spurs play their possesion futba which looks good but is not at all dangerous — when they had chances for breaks they just kept passing the ball instead of going for the fast break . |
5 | In the end I bullied Andy , I said , Andy there is something fishy about this fire he said well it 's possible he said that it was erm a display model and every time anybody came in and needed a replacement part instead of sending for the part they took it out of the display model ! |