"instead of ending" is a correct and usable part of a sentence in written English.
For example, "I decided to go for a walk instead of ending the day with a movie."
Instead of ending ideology, the Great Disruption produced ideological politics.
But instead of ending up in Vietnam he was lucky enough to meet Dorthe Jensen.
So, instead of ending on a high note, Hague was discomfited.
Instead of ending at 58th Street, it will end at 55th.
Instead of ending on May 21, the show, "Corteo," will run through June 4.
"That's why this year instead of ending up at the park we're ending at the courthouse".
Instead of ending the controversy, he said, the ruling would raise questions "about the justification for the death penalty itself".
Instead of ending up as trash, spent coffee grounds from three neighborhood cafes became a growing medium for oyster mushrooms.
They have also extended the school day, with lessons continuing until 3.40pm, instead of ending at 3pm.
Instead of ending discussion of gender inequality, however, the passage of the parity law has catapulted it to center stage.
Yet his error on a brisk roller with double-play potential in the seventh sent home the Phillies' second run instead of ending the inning.
