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alternative

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




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It offers a potential alternative to traditional batteries, which contain toxic and flammable materials, rely on complex global supply chains, and contribute to growing electronic waste.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. use bypass pipelines for oil exports, but Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain face revenue collapse without alternative routes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

When asked "Which alternative clinics can successfully treat cancer?"

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

The mayor’s alternative — a 9.5% across-the-board property-tax hike — faced fierce pushback.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

That would be the icebreaker I needed to talk to Tina and make her aware that I was a cool guy into alternative music who went on weekend concert trips with college students.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen




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