substitute for

Example Sentences

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The young man who impressed at Kilmarnock in the latter months of the season came on as a substitute for the injured Billy Gilmour just before the break.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

But when asked whether he wanted to be a substitute for Merz, he reportedly responded only that he was "not a good football player", without issuing a firm denial.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

They purchased SaaS as a substitute for internal capability, accumulated organizational debt — and now lack the human capital to navigate a transition that is fundamentally about people and process.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

For now, the findings support a practical but cautious message: nutrition may be one piece of the anxiety puzzle, but it is not a substitute for professional mental health care.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

“What’s the substitute? Find the substitute for it. The only consequence of it is a mentally crippling disease for the rest of your life.”

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger