Sentence examples for instead of competing for from inspiring English sources

Does he regret not taking that job, instead of competing for the Labour leadership?

Mr. Zeffirelli, below, said that instead of competing for the world's top talent, La Scala had settled on minor conductors.

Instead of competing for space in the same tight arrangement, voice and music occupy two totally separate spheres.

Greg Norman turned down an invitation Monday to play in the P.G.A. Championship, deciding to stick to a previous commitment instead of competing for a fourth straight week.

The tournament will move on, and Lee, Lewis, and the rest of Cardinals will be forced to watch it on TV instead of competing for a national championship.

But back then, instead of competing for a million bucks, the prize was solitude, self-reliance and relief from property taxes.

Among other things, that will mean 12 contestants instead of 10 competing for the $500,000 prize, three shows a week instead of five or six, more competitive challenges among the group's members and a larger, remodeled house with what Mr. Shapiro called "furniture from upscale boutiques, no more Ikea furniture".

Instead of competing, they opted for a day of ski mountaineering in nearby Grand Teton National Park.

But if you prefer communing with women instead of competing with them for shoes, you are more likely itching to get into Here, a fancy gay lounge that plays host to a weekly ladies night known as Fuse.

This is your chance to really glam yourself up, but make sure that the jewelry you pick out complements your dress instead of competing with it for attention.

Instead of competing in a sprint for cash, candidates would vie for votes.