Sentence examples for state instead that from inspiring English sources
The phrase "state instead that" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to clarify or correct a previous statement by indicating that a different assertion should be made. Example: "The report was misleading; we should state instead that the results were inconclusive."
But on Tuesday, Clapper, joined by Brennan, opted to state instead that it was better to discuss certain unconfirmed intelligence activities in a classified hearing, where most of the panel's work is conducted.
Mint records indicate the first gold dollars were produced on May 7, 1849; Longacre's diary notes state instead that the first were struck on May 8.
We have therefore altered sentences that had said that PTRN-1 "anchors" MTs to state instead that it "stabilizes" them.
The court rejected that argument unanimously, stating instead that the right of men and women to marry is subject to national laws.
The Brussels bureaucracy, in its official account of Mr. Heitz's religion-tinged flag, ignores the Virgin Mary, stating instead that the 12 stars "symbolize the ideal of unity, solidarity and harmony among the people of Europe".
But the judge did not promise to allow such evidence, stating instead that he would make such decisions on a "witness by witness" basis as the trial, set to begin on Wednesday, goes along.
Practice what you preach A number of other companies advertising on Facebook were also affected by the issue, although they did not withdraw their advertising immediately, stating instead that they were working with Facebook to resolve the issue.
Judge Cope wrote that at the trial, the state presented only two expert witnesses, one of whom undercut the state's case by disagreeing with the idea of a blanket ban on gay adoption, stating instead that adoptions should be considered case by case.
Manchin's alternative text stated instead that the U.S. should "invest in research and development for clean fossil technology".
He stated instead that the car had been rammed by another vehicle with Cuban government license plates, causing the fatal crash.
He also rejected his father's prohibitions against various leisure activities as distractions from a holy life, stating instead that "Man was made for enjoyment".
