As opposed to
Not like and as opposed to are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Not like" instead a preposition phrase "As opposed to".
Not like
As opposed to and not like are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "As opposed to" instead a preposition phrase "Not like".
Both terms in one sentence
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It's not like their lives would be really worth anything, as opposed to the honest, upright citizens their works would ultimately benefit.
Source: Artistic License History -
Does Not Like Shoes: After his return to wrestling, he kept his MMA footwraps as opposed to his old wrestling high boots.
Source: Wrestling / Kazushi Sakuraba -
Does Not Like Shoes: While in pro wrestling, he adhered to his kickboxing footwraps as opposed to regular footwear.
Source: Wrestling / Bob Sapp
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