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alternate

[awl-ter-neyt, al-, awl-ter-nit, al-] / ˈɔl tərˌneɪt, ˈæl-, ˈɔl tər nɪt, ˈæl- /
ADJECTIVE
substitute
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But there is an alternate strategy which also has shown promise historically: Instead of going to cash, shift your stock portfolio into the most defensive sectors.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Analysts expect those countries to lean on alternate routes, and for their neighbors to follow suit.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

While the pacing stumbles a little in the first half, it picks up satisfyingly on alternate Earth with John Ward’s as-yet-unknown master plan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Hours after the debate was canceled, Steyer’s campaign sought to create an alternate event that would include all of the candidates.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

There wasn't an alternate suit for Valentina Tereshkova, but luckily she had no problems with her suit as she climbed into Vostok 6.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson




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