Sentence examples for instead to stay from inspiring English sources

And he rarely goes out for dinner or travels, preferring instead to stay at home.

My boyfriend and I decided instead to stay closer to nature.

Some have refused to go, choosing instead to stay with their homes and property.

"It was so bad I didn't even try," said Mr. Petit-Homme, who opted instead to stay home.

For most of his boxing career, for example, Hamed did very little roadwork, preferring instead to stay in the gym.

In an interview, Mr. Rothman said Colonel Qaddafi and his delegation had decided instead to stay in New York City.

Rudy Gay, a rising star forward who figured to draw multiple offers, instead agreed to stay with the Memphis Grizzlies on a five-year, $80 million contract, according to reports.

They may instead opt to stay out, but give parliamentary support to a minority government comprising the Conservatives and Progress.

Which is why we instead choose to stay stuck.

One Senator missed that vote: Sen. John McCain, who instead chose to stay on the campaign trail.

In doing so, he could use the precious calories from breast milk to grow bigger instead of to stay warm.