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Usages of alih-alih
Saya juga gugup, alih-alih duduk diam saya berlatih pelan-pelan.
I am also nervous; instead of sitting still I practice slowly.
Alih-alih menggoreng ayam, bibi menggoreng ikan di wajan besar.
Instead of frying chicken, my aunt fries fish in a large frying pan.
Alih-alih panik, kami telah duduk tenang dan mendengar instruksi.
Instead of panicking, we have sat calmly and listened to the instructions.
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