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alternate

[awl-ter-neyt, al-, awl-ter-nit, al-] / ˈɔl tərˌneɪt, ˈæl-, ˈɔl tər nɪt, ˈæl- /
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substitute
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Other countries are also expected to expand their alternate export routes.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

Many sanctioned vessels currently appear to be taking an alternate route around the west coast of Ireland.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

You recently released an alternate version for “Racism Is a Killa” with Big Boi.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

It also plays homage to previous Gorillaz collaborators who have departed by utilizing unused or alternate takes from past projects.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

“From a totally other dimension—or alternate world, or whatever it’s called? No.”

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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