Sentence examples for instead of a straight from inspiring English sources

Instead of a straight conical taper, though, Smeaton gave the structure a curved profile.

Now, instead of a straight line, what you get is shaped more like a sickle.

This numerical method which describes the time derivative as an arc instead of a straight line is more accurate.

Instead of a straight recap this week, however, we thought we might check on how closely you've been watching.

So, instead of a straight shot, Roseanne and Dan take a sideways jab at their ABC slot-mates: they're old news.

Instead of a straight line, with electrical impulses moving on a copper wire, Internet telephony takes a more circuitous and choppy route.

Ben Barrat, at recruitment firm Alexander Mann Solutions, said banks were already increasing salaries by 30 to 40% to retain staff and might now begin to offer more "share options and other benefits instead of a straight-forward cash bonus".

He's having this crazy moment, and instead of a straight-on shot, the camera is looking at him where his chin is at the top of the frame, all covered in blood and stuff.

Instead of a straight-cut neckline, consider something a little more flirtatious, like a crisscross strap or strapless sweetheart neckline.

"Instead of just a straight selling of a product," Ms. Malley said, "it's all about how we tell the message in the magazine and how we engage with the kids".

What if instead of demanding a straight repeal of Obamacare, he had insisted on regular order, supported fixing the health-care system and frontally challenged pharmaceutical companies over drug pricing?