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Discover LudwigThe phrase "not instead" is correct and can be used in written English
It is typically used to convey contrast or negation between two ideas or actions. Example: She did not choose to go dancing instead she decided to stay home and study.
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Not instead of one.
Why not, instead, Fort Vancouver?
But it did not, instead choosing to assume this risk.
Why not instead Bob's neighbors, parents, friends, or sexual partners?
Here's a thought: Why not instead advocate the defeat of radical obstructionist Tea Party representatives?
"Nothing is wrong if you use it in addition, and not instead".
The Arena production was "not instead of" a Broadway run, he said.
Obama did not; instead, after chatting with a Blagojevich aide in the back, he slipped out.
Discretionary interventions should be on top of standing rules, not instead of them.
This is in addition to the information required on the Fafsa, not instead of it.
This book, too, adheres mostly to the "as well" and not "instead of" model.
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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.

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