2
above
2
alternatively(adverb, first, rather, willingly, preferably)
2
erstwhile
2
foregoing(adjective, before)
2
formerly
2
heretofore
2
in lieu of(expression, idiom, adverb, first, rather)
2
in preference(expression, adverb, first, rather, willingly)
2
in time
2
more readily(expression, idiom, adverb, first, rather)
2
more willingly(expression, idiom, adverb, first, rather)
2
ultimately(adverb, futurity)
1
Oklahoman
1
as contrasted with(adverb, rather)
1
as opposed to(adverb, rather)
1
by and by(verb, phrasal verb, the present time)
1
by election
1
by vote
1
closer
1
colonial
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