| The sharp, thornlike spines along its leaves arch away from the leaf tip instead of towards it. |
| Today I made a small mistake when I selected fourth gear instead of third on a corner. |
| She took the barrette out of her hair, allowing her black and blonde hair to move more freely, instead of being molded into a tight bun. |
| A gouge auger is similar, but instead of a screw thread there is a sharp-ended tube with a slot cut in the side. |
| Then you hear them reading their poems and instead of rich and resonant voice full of authority and confidence there's a thin, reedy croak. |
| These loans are issued by the federal government, instead of through a third-party lender. |
