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The phrase "instead of losing" is correct and usable in written English.
It is often used to express the idea of avoiding a potential negative situation. For example: "John invested in a high-risk stock to earn a quick return, but instead of losing his money, he made a tidy profit."
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Instead of losing in federal district court, he may win.
Instead of losing 3-0, they won 3-0.
"Instead of losing one brother, I've now lost 20 brothers".
I was putting on weight instead of losing it.
Instead of losing jobs, we have 22 million new jobs.
It's constructive and he's learning instead of losing ground".
"It may be that instead of losing your TV, you could have lost a lot more".
Since the budget has remained €5m ($5.4m), La Fenice now breaks even instead of losing money.
Instead of losing jobs, we're creating them: over 4.2 million so far.
Instead of losing two really good men I've got two really good mates.
And it will be an unbelievable wedding now that we've won, instead of losing.
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