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The phrase "are instead of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate a substitution or replacement of one thing for another.
Example: "We should consider using renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, are instead of fossil fuels."
Alternatives: "rather than" or "in place of".
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"This is designed to go where the shoppers are instead of where they come to shop".
If you're so passionate, why do you have to keep telling people you are (instead of just showing them)?
Environmental groups, the author writes, should focus on "intelligently organizing the places where people are," instead of where they aren't.
Say something nice to them, tell them how nice they are instead of looking for defects, instead of looking for something they're not doing right".
Perhaps it is time that we decide once and for all what they are, instead of forcing artists to take legal action.
Those who commit terrorist acts should be tried as the criminals they are, instead of the "warriors" they claim to be.
Then there is the chance that we may develop the kind of curriculum that starts where children are, instead of where others think they should be.
QUESTION FROM LOVE CANAL II: Sounds like you guys are capitulating to the way things are, instead of opting to strive for the way things should be.
Plus, the confidential questionnaires show what the real majorities in the room are — instead of assuming that the angriest and most theatrical speakers represent anyone other than themselves.
I don't want to work for those who make excuses for the way things are instead of striving for the way things are supposed to be...
"I thought, 'Why not have a program where people are, instead of trying to get people to come in?' " Mr. Joseph said.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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