Sentence examples for a little instead from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "a little instead" is not standard in written English and may cause confusion.
It could be used in contexts where you want to suggest a small alternative to something previously mentioned.
Example: "I was thinking of going for a long walk, but I might prefer a little instead, like a short stroll in the park."
Alternatives: "a bit instead" or "somewhat instead".

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But then why not just wait until it shakes out a little instead of writing about geopolitics as if it were fashion-world gossip?

"There has to come a time when she is willing to bend a little instead of everyone always bending for her.

"I think that somehow, since we're living in a 24/7 news cycle with, you know, things popping every minute, a lot is made of a little, instead of trying to step back and see the forest instead of the trees," she says, "You just can't react to every little event that some, you know, media outlet wants to blow up.

Also, 9 children specifically reported that they did not understand the term "moderate" and wished to replace the responses with "a little" instead of "mild" and "some" instead of "moderate".

Rotate your spine just a little, instead rotate you body around your spine.

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If only your extensive arsenal included a little charm instead of a Spartan Laser and maybe some sticky chocolates instead of nades.

Why not give him a little quiz instead?

For a smoother sauce, omit the yogurt, adding a little water instead.

Flamini decides to hunker down for a little sleep instead of shooting.

"Maybe he was trying to be too fine, maybe overthinking a little bit instead of letting it go.

You'd just like to see us go a little longer instead of sitting the whole quarter".

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