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alternative

[awl-tur-nuh-tiv, al-] / ɔlˈtɜr nə tɪv, æl- /




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Alternative rockers like Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins and Green Day began channeling the band’s signature blend of melody and crunchy guitars.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Tino Chrupalla, the co-chair of Alternative for Germany, went even further.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Alternative routes exist: Saudi and Emirati pipelines can bypass the strait.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Alternative asset managers often are valued at 5% to 15% of assets.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Alternative rock with an electriconic beat pulses through the loft.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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