Sentence examples for but instead of emphasizing from inspiring English sources

But, instead of emphasizing the issues on which he campaigned — budget reform and economic development — he has found himself addressing a range of liberal social issues: gun control, civil unions, and a new law legalizing marijuana.

But, instead of emphasizing the issues on which he campaigned… he has found himself addressing a range of liberal social issues: gun control, civil unions, and a new law legalizing marijuana".

But instead of emphasizing that closeness, or a sense of mutual obligation, Trump has, so far, focussed on how different Puerto Rico is, and what its people owe him, which is, above all, their gratitude.

But instead of emphasizing the everyday entitlement of its privileged members, it took viewers on a murder-mystery adventure: after a young man is recruited, his friend is murdered by the club's high-ranking member, so the latest addition tries to – and eventually does – uncover the truth.

Moreover, his old distinction between society and government is re-animated but, instead of emphasizing the inevitability of vice, he represents society as in almost every respect sufficient unto itself: 'Government is no further necessary than to supply the few cases to which society and civilisation (a new concept) are not conveniently competent' (CW I, 357-8).

This seems obvious, but instead of emphasizing teens who are naturally blessed with good looks and fit bodies, social media and software like Photoshop and the fact that every smartphone now has a camera have created a desire for teens to boost their attractiveness in search of a significant boyfriend or girlfriend.

But Mr. Obama, instead of emphasizing the harm done by the other party's rule, likes to blame both sides for our sorry political state.

Instead of emphasizing sentimental notes suggesting that Monty's scars are slowly but surely healing over, "After".

Instead of emphasizing his virility, he undermined it, slyly flirting with feminine identity to slip behind enemy lines.

Instead of emphasizing a return to imperial strength, Germany emerged a chastened country with a strong pacifist streak.

I suggest that instead of emphasizing expensive big-name stars, warmed-over remakes, car crashes, explosions and computer gimmickry, studios should concentrate on putting better scripts into production.