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"instead of getting" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to express the idea that someone is doing something instead of taking an alternative action. For example: "I decided to take the bus instead of getting a taxi."
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But instead of getting frustrated, Azarenka got mad.
Stone: " 'We were listening to you instead of getting circumcised!
So instead of getting personal, I broaden my aim.
Instead of getting mad, Kerr made three birdies after that.
Instead of getting bitter, he got better," Jackson said.
Instead of getting off the counter, Max howled.
But wage increases, instead of getting bigger, are getting smaller.
But instead of getting scared, I talk with him.
They think old, instead of getting on with it.
Instead of getting three channels they could get maybe 11".
Instead of getting going like everybody else does".
More suggestions(16)
only of getting
instead of participating
instead of brushing
so of getting
instead of eliminating
not of getting
instead of guaranteeing
instead of fetching
otherwise of getting
instead of catching
however of getting
instead of disseminating
instead of reducing
instead of booting
instead of disposing
instead of bemoaning
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com