in preference to

US /ɪn ˈpref.ər.əns tuː/
UK /ɪn ˈpref.ər.əns tuː/
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yerine, tercihen

rather than; instead of

:
She chose to study art in preference to science.
Bilim yerine sanat okumayı tercih etti.
We decided to walk in preference to taking a taxi.
Taksiye binmek yerine yürümeye karar verdik.