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, but instead vs , instead, we have to

The two phrases are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. ", but instead" is used to introduce a contrasting idea, while ", instead, we have to" is used to indicate a change in plan or action. These phrases are not interchangeable in most contexts.
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, but instead

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to introduce a contrasting idea.

Use ", but instead" to introduce an alternative or contrasting option to what was previously mentioned.

Examples:

  • I thought we would go to the beach, but instead, we ended up going to the mountains.
  • She was expecting a promotion, but instead, she got transferred to a different department.

, instead, we have to

This phrase is not a common or correct construction in English. It is awkward and does not convey the intended meaning effectively.

  • Instead, we have to say something like "cook is a verb in the sentence I cook dinner every Sunday, but it is a noun in The cook is on holiday". Of the three criteria ...
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  • Jun 22, 2015 ... Now, we don't have to worry about getting an F. Instead, we have to worry about not getting a job (Editor's note: yeah, our interns are kind of ...

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