Sentence examples for but instead of providing from inspiring English sources

But instead of providing an intimate account of a familiar subject, Mr. Derderian witnessed the worst fire in the United States in 25 years -- at his own club.

But instead of providing moral leadership, the US, alongside countries like China, Iran and North Korea, carries out the death penalty and so diminishes human dignity.

But instead of providing a window into the choreographic process, they look like infomercials for the Vineyards Arts Project on Martha's Vineyard, where the group rehearsed last summer.

But instead of providing immediate relief to the needy and fuel to the economy by paying for goods and services, much of this money does nothing at all for an indefinite period.

But instead of providing a nation-stirring response to terrorism (as in the 2002 address) or a preparation for war in Iraq (the 2003 speech), the president this time seemed to be testing out his stump speech.

But instead of providing closure and relief, the story that emerged has reopened a deep wound in the country's L.G.B.T. community that, it seems, might have been at least partly self-inflicted.

But instead of orderly providing capital to society to run an economy, they gambled with other people's money to enrich themselves, bringing the economy down around us.

That Weight Watchers has now suggested this for all members, but as an option instead of providing clear guidance, disturbs her.

But the game had a twist -- instead of providing simple clues for DeGeneres, "The Voice" coach had to do vocal impressions of different singers as their names popped up on the iPad.

But the gold rush to build facilities for profit, instead of providing good services and staff to meet the needs of the elderly, has always been a concern.

The dams remained in place long after the mills were closed but instead of providing power, they were just impeding the flow of water and natural sediments.