Sentence examples for instead of the dinner from inspiring English sources

Likewise, those opting for salad instead of soup got it on a saucer, instead of the dinner plate used for à la carte salads.

How the sudden absence of sound meant she was looking out the window over the sink, thinking about her day instead of the dinner.

7: The Underdressed Guest: Branson turns up at dinner wearing a three-piece suit instead of the customary dinner tails.

This is the most common mistake -- and often results in overcooking, meaning your fish will turn into cat food instead of the elegant dinner you were envisioning.

Or if he is the spunky, sporty tomboy who loves the surf and turf of the beach and barfs non-guy activities; maybe a gentle, intimate swim-and surf on the town coast instead of the candlelight dinner you hoped for.

Maybe instead of the movies or dinner out, cook dinner at your apartment or invite your date up for a drink.

I could eat it instead of dinner at the end of the evening.

The squad were also seen eating nuts on their way to the dinner – instead of the previous post-game pizza – Caballero said: "Yes, that's quite good.

Why an ersatz awards ceremony instead of the typical rubber-chicken dinner?

After presenting some early clinical data, "instead of the usual rubber-chicken dinner, I asked Kathy Giusti if we could design the trial," says Dr Adams.

Instead of coffee, dinner, or movies, the first date is a trip together.